Crab, very much so:
Lieutenant Commander Rhodes
"This rescue was critical to some of them not suffering long term damage due to dehydration," he said. "But I would like to stress that the qualified search and rescue diver was essential for the success of this mission."
From
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/press releases
BBC reporting one of the pilots is Chuck Norris:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/6278295.stm