PC recognised at awards ceremony for saving lives

Fri, 18 Mar 2011

A police officer who saved two people drowning has been recognised at the Chief Constables Award Ceremony.

A Chief Constable's commendation for selfless bravery was given to PC Dave Schumacher for entering Douglas harbour near the Solway Harvester when a lady had fallen in.

He also recevied an award from the Royal Life Saving Society for helping a man who had entered the water in Douglas Bay.

Constable Schumacher told Granada Reports that he's heard from the lady since he rescued her [play clip]

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Pc David Schumacher

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PC recognised at awards ceremony for saving lives

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