Friday 20th November- A Sad Day for Cumbrians (Cockermouth and Workington Floods)

[niely69]

Alan Rice flat was flooded and he lost all of his underpants to the flood waters!!!!!!!!

[dolphins2239]

@Dynamitebaiter who the hell r u hw dare u speak about us lyk that u av ne rite u dnt no wat we r goin thru gt ur self a life m8t

[gizmo198126]

first time travelling up to workington today since I finished my placement up there, went to the remains of the north bridge and took some pictures, after seeing it on the news I felt I HAD to go up if not for the pictures at least to pay respects to the man that fought so bravely to save as many people as he cud, the sheer scale of the damage to the bridge was fantastic structurally, it's just a shame such a lovely man had to go in this way, RIP m8!!

gr8 post sam hope everythings ok now x

[jdh488]

Hi, thank you for an excellent tribute, I worked with Billy and he was a brilliant guy, he was a family liaison officer and it is tragic that his family have to suffer in this way. Billy has helped and supported so many families over the years above and beyond what is expected from a Police Officer. He will always be in our hearts.

Thank you for your support.

[Stork34]

If countries can lift themselves from particularly troubling economic downturns, so too can a rural community get up and shake off any feeling of despondency in the aftermath of floods. Whatever does'nt kill a town will make it stronger.

[2009jimmy2009]

where is cockinermouth???

[VOGUESPIRIT]

So very Sorry to hear about this...I hope & pray for things to improve very soon ~ Stay Strong Luv ! ~

[terryshilo]

You said it.. I second it. If there's a trust, will you post so I can send something to help out. I'm over the pond in the US. Take care and try to keep your chin above water. Cheers.

[cardwell]

Really sorry to hear about the floods and the devastation they have caused.

[AngloBaptist]

Hey...Though it would piss off Krumbine, know that you are all in my prayers. I assume we can donate to the international Red Cross to pitch in. Let us know what else we can do!

[carrionrogue]

i live in workington, i was told to get off the bridge by PC Bill Barker around 30 minutes before the bridge collapsed, in my eyes, he saved me and a few of my friends lives

[samkendrey]

Thanks for your comment. The man saved a lot of lives... it's just a real shame he had to lose his own.

[MrGuvEuroman]

I knew him he was a wonderful man and a really nice police man.

[streetgangsta100]

Im living in workington, its hit me hard but this vid has just made it hit harder, really touched, RIP PC Barker

[samkendrey]

Hi, thanks for the comment. How is Workington now? Have any of the roads reopened?

Hope all is well. x

[streetgangsta100]

honestly, i dont know i had family rescue me from my house as it was next to go underwater, live in the town area, waiting to go back though

x

[Ziggystarla]

*big hugs* you already know i'm thinking good things for you. be safe, be careful. love you oodles!

[samkendrey]

Love you oodles too Em! Thanks again x

[combustication07]

this makes me sad. PC Barker is a hero. Not many people would have gone out there to stop people from getting hurt. My thoughts are with everyone involved. ~hugs~

[samkendrey]

Same here. x

[maartenruetten]

I saw this on the news. I didn't realise it was in Cumbria.

It's also on Dutch news websites: tinyurl (dot) com/floods-nrc

I hope it'll be over soon! Take care...

[samkendrey]

Thanks Maarten. The rain has just started again now... really hope it doesn't get worse.

[JimmerSD]

Be safe Sam. Flooding is so horrible. I hope you and yours stay well.

[samkendrey]

Thanks so much Jim x Thankfully, my family, friends and I are all safe... it's the others we're hoping for x

[benzone50]

Sorry to hear of such devastation Sam. I do hope the flooding eases very soon.

My thoughts are with those who are under threat and PC Barker and his family. Thank you for posting Sam.