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Two Escambia Deputies Honored For Saving Six Lives
December 8, 2016
Two Escambia County deputies, Darren Robinson and Stefan Chamlis, were honored by Gov. Rick Scott with the Medal of Heroism for their bravery and courage when they saved six people from drowning in the Gulf of Mexico off Pensacola Beach.
“These brave deputies did not hesitate to put their lives on the line to save the lives of six individuals, including two children, from drowning. Their selfless actions show the commitment these officers have to their communities and to the safety of others. It is important to remember the hard work and dedication of these deputies and I am proud to present them with the Medal of Heroism today,” Scott said during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet.
Robinson and Chamblis were patrolling the beach on July 26th on ATV’s near Avenida 19, when they heard a group of people two women, two men, and five young children, calling for help from the water. Both jumped into action, while Chamblis was able to push the women and children out of the rip current, where Robinson was able to reach the children and women and pull them to safety.
One of the male swimmers was able to escape the rip current and swim to shore. Lifeguards, EMS, and Fire Rescue arrived on the scene and assisted the last remaining male out of the water.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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3 Responses to “Two Escambia Deputies Honored For Saving Six Lives”
God bless these men for serving our community. Our family is blessed to know the Robinson family as friends. Thank you Darren for all you do and being willing to serve the Lord in the calling He made you for.
God put these heroes in the right place at the right time. Thank you heroes for your service.
True heroes of our community. I’m sure their families are proud of them…. and to think that there are protestors promoting actions to “kill the pigs”…It makes me sick