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Coastguard rescues real dummy from UK sea

Allan Rose Hill
Jan 03, 2025
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image: HM Coastguard

Someone spotted a body floating in the sea off the coast of Cleveleys, Lancashire, UK, prompting a daring coastguard rescue. The team executed a tethered rescue, in which the rescuer is connected to a fixed line to provide stability and control while saving someone in dangerous conditions such as rough waters.

"After we had safely rec…

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