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Legendary Plymouth RNLI Coxswain retires after illustrious career
Dave Milford has given 32 years of service to the RNLI and been involved in some of of the most dramatic rescues and incidents in Plymouth RNLI s recent history
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Dave Milford is taking retirement after 32 years with Plymouth RNLI (Image: RNLI/John Baldry)
A city man who has given a staggering 32 years of continuous service to Plymouth RNLI has finally stepped down from his role as the Plymouth Coxswain following an illustrious career.
Larger than life character, 69-year-old Dave Milford, symbolically handed over the keys of the lifeboat to new coxswain and mechanic Simon Jeffery on April 23 and is set to enjoy a very well earned retirement.
MP Luke Pollard s tribute to Milf on Twitter goes viral
Some have questioned the wording of Mr Pollard s tweet which was sent earlier today - but his message was an important one
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Some people have been left red faced today as Plymouth MP Luke Pollard went viral on social media for paying tribute to a Milf - as strange as that may be.
RNLI and coastguard launched after concerns for sailor s welfare
A large operation was carried out off the coast of Devon late on Friday night
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An operation involving HM Coastguard, RNLI crews and police took place late last night off the coast of Plymouth after concerns were raised about a sailor s welfare.
Police have confirmed a number of agencies were involved in the incident which began in Torquay when the owner of a yacht set off from Torquay harbour at around 2.05pm yesterday having made concerning remarks.
The vessel was tracked heading southwards into the English Channel.
Heartfelt tributes to Plymouth swimmer, 41, who died after sea rescue
Plymouth Coastguard Rescue Team also offered its condolences to the man s loved ones
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Dozens of heartfelt messages have been left to a Plymouth swimmer who sadly died over the weekend.
A 999 call was made at around 1.35pm on Sunday, February 28, to reports of a missing swimmer in the vicinity of Tinside pool.
A major search and rescue operation was launched, including Plymouth Coastguard, the RNLI, MoD and paramedics, as well as the use of the all-weather lifeboat, the inshore lifeboat and the MoD police boat.