A Gold Medal and a Pride of Britain award: Former RNLI Coxswain Hewitt Clark tells his rescue story

[@rnli]

Thank you for supporting us Mark 💙

[@mikecollings6889]

Incredible man and his crew.

[@rnli]

Thanks for your support Mike, it's an incredible story isn't it? We're so lucky to have brave lifesavers like Hewitt all around our coasts.

[@Zoooots]

Brave crew and an excellent coxswain you can see it meant a lot so sad for all concerned.

[@rnli]

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[@stevendevilliers471]

Brave men , congratulations

[@Spitfiresammons]

I think the British TV should make a Miniseries drama about the story of famous RNLI rescue and tragedy.

[@josephinebennington7247]

The BBC runs and reruns “Saving lives at Sea”. Each episode is dedicated exclusively to the RNLI.

[@rnli]

Absolutely! You can find "Saving Lives at Sea" on BBC iPlayer in the UK and Ireland 👍

[@philipwright7186]

My goodness don't we need people like this in the world. As a sailor I have deep, deep respect for what the men and women of the RNLI do. Thank you.

[@rnli]

Thank you so much for your kind words Philip 💙

[@markaddy53]

full respect to you and your crew i am sure you did everything you could well done very brave men

[@andrewlangridge8619]

As an ex deckhand in the Merchant navy, mostly on RFA vessels I well appreciate the bravery and selflessness of these crews. Thanks to each and every one of you.

[@rnli]

Thanks for your kind words of support, Andrew - we always appreciate hearing from our fellow seafarers.

[@guitarlover302]

Incredible people ! Best of the best

[@rnli]

Thanks for your support 🧡

[@buckrogers2828]

There are two types of people when the shit hits the Fan/S. Those that Run Away and those that run towards the Danger. Lifeboats/Air sea Rescue/USCG are those that run towards Danger and can be called on 24/7 to stand tall and proud no matter what. Because when your out at sea they are all you have and they have your back.

[@stamrly418]

Stops you in your tracks. A cox who was reduced to speechlessness when remembering the actions he and his crew did that day. Nothing can stop men like him for doing what they do. The call comes and they go. Go to anything go, for anyone. No bigger ask than that is there.

[@rnli]

He is an inspiration, that's for sure 💛

[@guitarlover302]

Incredible people

[@rnli]

Thank you 💙

[@holgereckert3967]

Respekt for all Men and Women of Lifeboat's around the World 😘👍

[@rnli]

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[@JackRoadkill]

The RNLI comprises of the bravest, most selfless individuals that we have to offer. This gentleman is everything a leader should be.

[@rnli]

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