Heroic coastguard hangs up his hat after 42 years of saving lives

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Heroic coastguard hangs up his hat after 42 years of saving lives.

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A heroic coastguard has hung up his hat after 42 years spent saving people's lives.Jim Lilley has stepped down from HM Coastguard Cromer following a remarkable four-decade long career on the frontline of coastal rescue operations.Throughout his decades of service, Mr Lilley responded to thousands of emergencies along the North Norfolk coastline.The incidents he attended spanned a wide range of scenarios, from helicopter crashes and vessel-related emergencies to rescuing individuals trapped on cliff faces or in difficulty at sea.His retirement was announced by the Cromer Coastguard Rescue Team yesterday.The volunteer unit provides around-the-clock search and rescue coverage along the North Norfolk coast, operating alongside other services such as the RNLI.Mr Lilley's distinguished service earned him notable recognition, including the Chief Coastguard's Commendation for a cliff rescue performed amid a snowstorm in Mundesley approximately two decades ago.More recently, he was awarded a...

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