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was unable to go further. Lashly remained to nurse him, 
while Crean went off alone for help. Fortunately Dr 
Atkinson was at Hut Point and came at once to the 
rescue. Evans was brought safely down, and got on 
board the Terra Nova 1 . 
Scott, with his four gallant companions, was left 
within 140 miles of the South Pole, with provisions for a 
month, and depots at proper intervals in their rear. 
1 For their courageous services in this affair Lashly and Crean received 
the Albert Medal. 
