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Would've been a better headline (and I really did read it this way):

HMS Sutherland crew rescue drowning beer

Well done them. I hope they are proud of themselves when it catapults through some old dears car windscreen. The fucking things are everywhere and not enough stalkers to deal with them.

""What the rescue demonstrated was the versatility of my sailors who have obviously benefited from the current period of Flag Officer Sea Training. They showed flexibility, quick-thinking and teamwork to adapt to an unfamiliar situation".

Of course with a bit less versatility and a bit more prowess with a rifle, its head would be on the mess wall and venison would be on the menu......

Don't worry pebbles, there are plenty of stalkers here.....

What a waste of good venison.

The RN has in the past rescued beer as well, as a matter of fact. In 1960 the minesweeper HMS Highburton retrieved a large barrel of same which had floated out of the cellar of Heavitrees' brewery during a flood. It was not drinkable but the brewery generously supplied a replacement which Jack quite appreciated.

Originally Posted by 762baynet

Don't worry pebbles, there are plenty of stalkers here.....

Oh goody, can I be one too?

Sounds like it was a good training opportunity - more realistic than throwing the man overboard dummy over the side.

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