TWO Essex Police officers have been praised for their life-saving actions after they waded into the sea off Clacton Pier to save a woman from drowning.<\/p>\n
PC Chris Allwood and PC Rob Cubberley were called to the beach at around 3.30pm on 31 March following reports of a woman in distress. The officers began their search at opposite ends of the beach and quickly located the woman.<\/p>\n
PC Allwood said: \u201cWhen we spotted the woman, she was up to her knees in water and sliding into the sea.\u201d<\/p>\n
Without a thought for his own safety, PC Allwood waded into the water, while PC Rob Cubberley assisted with a lifebuoy.<\/p>\n
The officers brought the woman back to shore where she was rushed to hospital and given urgent medical treatment.<\/p>\n
PC Allwood Said \u201cWe acted as any other police officers would have in the same situation. I want to thank the Clacton Beach Patrol Team who provided blankets and assistance to help keep the woman warm and reassure her following the incident.\u201d<\/p>\n
Acting Inspector Andy Robinson said: \u201cBoth officers acted courageously and did not hesitate to enter the water to bring the woman to safety. Their quick-thinking and prompt action prevented what could have been a more serious incident.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"