Collywell Bay

[tich]

I dont know who the two fishermen were that helped in the the rescue of the three lasses at Collywell Bay and the loss of one of them.But in my book that must have taken some guts, to dive into that sea, with the swell, the waves, the cold I must admit Im not to sure I could have done it??? Thankfully I have never been in the or a situation like that... And hope I never will be I just hope God looks down on them and says a wee thank you to them aswell as the brave Policeman who is a hero...We have all done it,, dodging the waves.. And by the Graice of God There Go I.... You try to tell your kids respect the sea,It has no respect.. sorry if Im bimbling along al ittle bit but those guys who swam to the aid of those 4 young girls, not forgetting the R.A.F , aswell as those massive lads+lasses of the R,L,N.I ..... and the Copper.I hope A team like that is around for me or my mates if we are ever in the wrong place at the wrong time CHEERS TO YOU ALL and the most massive love to the family who are in all of hearts at this moment Im so. so sorry Jon

[bigh]

I heard just a snatch of it on the news over here in Benidorm and was waiting to see if anybody posted anything more about it. I am sure we have all done stupid things in our time, but to pay for it with your life is a high price to pay. Here is hoping that the 3 who survived have learnt a salutory lesson and thank God for their good luck. The policeman deserves a medal.

[tich]

TO RIGHT ,,ALSO THE LADS THAT WERE FISHING... HERO.......THE LOT OF THEM....

[willywetegg]

Well said tich I could not add anything more to what you said mate. A big thank you to every one involved, and condolences to all friends and family of the young lady that so tragically lost her life.

[TC]

Tich, you\'re not \"bimbling along\", m8

I know that remarks made following such tragic situations can often seem bland and said without feeling, but I believe that your comments are heartfelt by us all.

It is so sad to hear of a young life being lost (I don\'t know how I would cope, if I lost either of my young\'ns).

The heroic actions of the policeman well deserve all the attention they\'ve been afforded. All the reports I\'ve read however, just mention \"two anglers\" having pulled 2 of the girls out before the policeman arrived at the scene - no names - nothing - about them.

Faced with a situation like they were, I\'d like to think that I would\'ve reacted in the same way - but would I have?
Hopefully, I\'ll never have cause to find out.

[Red5]

Well said all. Absolutely heartbraking for the family and friends of the young lass. Well done to the rescuers for going above and beyond the call of duty!

[IanW]

A tragic loss at such a young age.

Condolences to all the families and friends.

[John]

What more can we say,its tragic

Heart felt condolences to the family.

[Patrick_Pending]

You have to admire the courage of the rescuers, putting their own life in danger in order to rescue someone else. There are countless stories of rescuers drowning while attempting to save others. I particularly remember another tragic incident when three police officers died while trying to save someone in the sea at Blackpool. If I recall correctly, the person they were trying to recue had got into difficulties after jumping in to the sea to save their dog. All four people were washed out to sea and drowned.

As a parent it seems impossible to comprehend what it must be like to lose a child. Words seem inadequate in such circumstances but my thoughts are with the young girl\'s family.

Unfortunately, it\'s tragic stories like this that make NESA\'s support of the RNLI so important.

Remember, be careful out there, don\'t take risks, and make sure your own children appreciate the dangers of the sea.

[Ell]

Don\'t know if I would have had the courage to go in? Thankfully someone did.

[mark]

Don\'t know if I would have had the courage to go in? Thankfully someone did.

I think, in times of reflection after events like this, a lot of us say the same.

However, I\'m sure that faced with the situation, as it was occurring, the adrenaline flowing, you\'d suprise yourself with what you might do.

[willywetegg]

I think it is only something you could Know at the time Ell, Very brave thing they did. Looking at the photo\"s that were shown on the local news I don\"t know if I could either mate. Hopefully we will never be in that position.