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Motion · S6M-07952 · 16 Feb 2023

Christopher and Jonathon Easton from Ayr Awarded for Bravery

Lodged by Siobhian Brown (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 27 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament applauds the heroic actions of Christopher and Jonathon Easton, from Ayr, who saved a 15-year-old girl from drowning; understands that the twin brothers, Christopher and Jonathon, were playing football at Ayr Esplanade in July 2021, when they saw the girl walking into the sea; commends both brothers for swimming out to sea to rescue the girl; understands that they called for help and, thanks to the emergency attention provided by medical students, Stefan Naczk, Laura Frew, and Saffron Young, the girl made a full recovery; congratulates the brothers on receiving an award from Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone at the Chief Constable's Bravery and Excellence Awards 2022 for their actions; commends Christopher and Jonathon for their bravery, and wishes them the very best for the future.

Supporters (27)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.