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June 13, 2025, "Thorne was first on scene to a vehicle accident in April 2024 in which a 17-year-old driver’s vehicle overturned and caught fire. Thorne put himself in harm’s way – later being treated for smoke inhalation, lacerations to his hands and arms, and blood exposure – to rescue the injured driver from the burning car."
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State enacts striped bass emergency regulations SoMdNews
February 10, 2024, "There will be new limits on rockfish this year in Maryland waters."
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June 13, 2025 "The Medal of Valor was awarded to Cpl. Cody Thorne." NRP News
February 10, 2024, "State enacts striped bass emergency regulations" SoMdNews
May 21, 2023, "Concern remains despite uptick in Chesapeake Bay blue crab population" WMAL News
Jan 05, 2023, "Ever Forward owner required to pay $676K to restore oyster habitats after container ship grounding" WTOP News
April 15, 2022 "Maryland Natural Resources Police Issue Over 100 Charges to St. Mary's County Seafood Workers at Nelson Seafood" smnewsnet.com