Amazing bravery
Four police officers from Blackpool have been hailed for their 'brave, selfless and professional actions' after rescuing a woman from the sea.
The officers tried to communicate with her, but she then went under the water. Two of the officers waded thigh deep into the sea to rescue the woman and brought her back to the beach, where two other officers provided lifesaving first aid for 25 minutes as her pulse race dropped and she began fitting.The woman, who is in her 50s, was taken to hospital for treatment and has made a recovery.
"This makes it more treacherous as you don’t know where you’re stepping, what you’re standing on and you could lose your footing at any point. It’s certainly a very dangerous part of the beach to be on. Something you often think about is your own safety. Chief Superintendent Karen Edwards, Divisional Commander for the West of the county, said: "The brave, selfless and professional actions of these police officers no doubt saved the life of this lady. Two of the officers went into the sea to rescue her and their colleagues then performed first aid as her condition deteriorated.
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