Floods in Cumbria ..
 

Have just been watching the news on bbc about this .. its terrible and theyre saying its 8ft in places in Cockermouth, people being rescued from roofs and their bedroom windows .... The policeman who was swept away when the bridge collapsed at Workington .. theyre saying they've found a body ...

BBC News - Body found in hunt for Cumbrian flood policeman

Its supposed to get worse as well over the weekend .. its supposed to be rain all weekend ..

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I watched the scenes this morning and it was heartbreaking.
My thoughts go out to the family of the policeman. The only comfort they can draw is that this well respected man died trying to ensure that others in his community were safe.

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Just read on CBC website that the body is confirmed to be that of the policeman ... seems like similar things are happening in Ireland.

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And more forcast for the weekend:(

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wow that pub at Cockermouth was nearly up to the bedroom

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Been to Cockermouth many times, and was shocking to see that main street literally become a river! Makes you feel lucky to live in Accy at times like this, at least we never see those extremes!

Best Regards - Taggy

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I am about five miles up the coast from Maryport. Cockermouth is where we do our shopping, Sainsbury and Aldi, both under water yesterday.
No sign yet of the forecast rain, overcast with one or two angry clouds overhead at the moment.
Tide coming in but appears calm. Can see Dumfries and Annan so no rain there yet.

Condolances to the family of Bill Barker, the Policeman lost in the line of duty.
That has come as a great shock to the people up here.
Will keep you posted.

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Flooding seems to be the "in" natural disaster. On Vancouver Island the Cowichan and Koksilah rivers overflowed. No deaths or injuries tho'; but many have been evacuated ... maybe the planet is trying to tell us something.:rolleyes: