DEPUTIES HONORED BY GOVERNOR 12-8-16

Two Escambia County deputies were presented with the Medal of Heroism by Florida Governor Rick Scott for saving six people from drowning in the Gulf off Pensacola Beach last July. Darren Robinson and Stefan Chamlis, were patrolling the beach on July 26th on ATV’s near Avenida 19, when they heard a group of people calling for help from the water. Both were able to reach the children and women and pull them to safety. Lifeguards, EMS, and Fire Rescue arrived on the scene and assisted the last remaining male out of the water.

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