Christine Robinson, 57, from Eastham unfortunately lost her life after being swept into the river off Kings Parade in New Brighton on July 6, 2020.
She had actually been walking her family pet dog, with her kid Niall Robinson, when the dog was swept into the river while on a slipway. Niall then entered trouble while attempting to reach the dog. Christine had actually entered into the water to attempt to help, however was swept away.
Niall and the dog were rescued from the water throughout a significant operation including team from New Brighton lifeboat, Coastguard, Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service.
RNLI Trustee, Fiona Fell and John Payne, RNLI lifesaving operations director, gone to New Brighton lifeboat station on Thursday (July 21) to applaud the team for its function in the rescue.
Fiona provided her personal thanks to the helm and provided volunteer team members Nelson Ramsey, Emily Craven and Thomas McGinn with awards when they checked out the station on Thursday.
The RNLI Trustee provided a Framed Letter of Appreciation signed by the charity’s Chief Executive and a Medal Service Certificate to all 3 for their private guts, cumulative team effort, and decision to save a life throughout the event.
Helm, Michael Stannard, existed with a bronze gallantry medal at St James’ Palace by HRH The Duke of Kent in 2015 for his ability and guts throughout the event.
During the event on July 6, 2020. The New Brighton Atlantic 85 lifeboat was gone for the ceilings of its ability with two-metre seas breaking through the carriage following issues of 2 individuals and a dog in problem.
The lifeboat fought 3 to four-metre breaking seas, with 2 knots flooding tide contributing to the obstacle by speeding up the speed of the water crashing into the sea wall.
Michael decided to bring the lifeboat as near to the casualty as he might by trying healing utilizing a throwline.
After rapidly rundown the team, he turned the lifeboat to port and made a run towards the seawall.
On the 3rd effort, the Atlantic 85 was skilfully manoeuvred approximately the casualty and a throwline was released.
The volunteer team motivated the casualty to clinch the throwline as team members Tom and Emily pulled the man towards the safety of the lifeboat. Michael needed to right away manoeuvre the Atlantic 85 back out to sea as the waves were pulling the lifeboat towards the sea wall.
Despite breaking seas on the bow and a four-metre backwash breaking over the lifeboat, the casualty was effectively pulled onboard by the team. Although tired, the casualty validated that another individual was likewise in the water.
Reports from the coast directed the volunteers towards the area of the 2nd casualty.
Arriving at the area the volunteers scanned the seas for the 2nd individual when a dog was found in the water, which was pulled onboard the lifeboat.
RNLI volunteers were informed that the lady was being helped on the coast by rescue groups, that included the RNLI lifeguards. The man was turned over to the care of the waiting for ambulance team and was required to health center.
John Payne, the RNLI’s lifesaving operations director said: “I want to praise the volunteer team for their efforts throughout this event.
“The team jointly showed excellent guts and excellent ability in extremely tough conditions.
“Helm Michael Stannard has actually deservedly received his bronze gallantry medal, and I’m so happy to hear the team’s work has actually been acknowledged through a Letter of Appreciation along with private Medal Service Certificates.”
Earlier this year, the RNLI volunteers and lifeguard who went to the family’s rescue were granted with a Merseyside Police Chief Constable’s commendation in acknowledgment of their actions.
The commendation was granted to RNLI helm, Michael Stannard, team members Oz Ramsey, Emily Craven and Thomas McGinn together with RNLI lifeguard senior Lifeguard Cameron Jacobie.
Ian Thornton, RNLI New Brighton Lifeboat Operations Manager said at the time: “This commendation is an honour for the New Brighton team and the lifeguards who went to provide help, it is heartening for us to be acknowledged in this method.
“However, this was a terrible event, and our ideas stay with the family that were associated with this extremely challenging service.
“As a team, the volunteers constantly launch in the objective to save everybody; sadly, this isn’t constantly possible.
“The group of RNLI New Brighton are incredibly pleased with all our group.
“Without doubt, they saved the lives of the male casualty and the dog that day.”
