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Parents' vigil after motorboat horror
THE parents of schoolgirl Rebecca Coles, who is fighting for her life after a motorboat crash, are keeping a round-the-clock vigil in hospital.
Steve and Julie of Langdon Hills, are at the bedside of their 14-year-old daugher, who remains in critical condition in intensive care.
Rebecca was enjoying a family outing on the River Orwell, near Levington Marina, Suffolk, on Sunday when the accident happened.
She suffered a fractured skull, brain injuries and a broken leg when the rubber ring in which she was being towed by a speedboat, collided with a yacht.
Rebecca, who lives with her parents and younger sister Sophie, was taken to hospital in Ipswich, but due to the severity of her injuries was transferred to Addenbrookes Hospital, in Cambridge, where her condition has not improved.
Suffolk Police spokeswoman Anne-Marie Breach said: "Sadly, she remains in a very serious condition."
Rebecca is a pupil at Shenfield High School. On the social networking website Bebo.com, she says she has the "best mates in the world".
She wrote: "I'm kinda short, have medium length brown hair and brown eyes."
Suffolk Police are trying to piece together the moments leading up to the collision.
8:01am Wednesday 14th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: APR, Benfleet on 2:59pm Wed 14 May 08
A horrible accident, and I'm sure everyone wishes her well.
Ok it's not the time to start laying the blame on anyone, but I would be interested to know who was driving the boat ?
A horrible accident, and I'm sure everyone wishes her well.
Ok it's not the time to start laying the blame on anyone, but I would be interested to know who was driving the boat ?
Posted by: J, Work on 3:52pm Wed 14 May 08
All that matters here is the young girl that has been seriously hurt. now is not the time to ask about who was driving the blame so YOU can pass judgement...unless you were there you wouldnt know the facts but more than likely would come up with your own assumptions about what happened so you could blame someone. Have some respect for the family and Rebecca!!!!!!
All that matters here is the young girl that has been seriously hurt. now is not the time to ask about who was driving the blame so YOU can pass judgement...unless you were there you wouldnt know the facts but more than likely would come up with your own assumptions about what happened so you could blame someone. Have some respect for the family and Rebecca!!!!!!
Posted by: APR, Benfleet on 4:23pm Wed 14 May 08
Please don't lecture me on what is deemed respect.
I asked a simple question.
Lets try to have a thread that doesn't descend into righteous indignation, and telling others what they should be thinking.
Please don't lecture me on what is deemed respect.
I asked a simple question.
Lets try to have a thread that doesn't descend into righteous indignation, and telling others what they should be thinking.
Posted by: katie, langdon hills on 7:10pm Wed 14 May 08
Rebecca is struggling and all you care about is who to blame on. i am in sophies year. we went to primary school together. im sure she is really upset.
Rebecca is struggling and all you care about is who to blame on. i am in sophies year. we went to primary school together. im sure she is really upset.
Posted by: kim, benfleet essex on 7:34pm Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]katie[/bold] wrote:
Rebecca is struggling and all you care about is who to blame on. i am in sophies year. we went to primary school together. im sure she is really upset.[/quote] totally agree i have known steve since i was five and julie since i was 14 and they are both responsible parents, they dont need this - be strong especially sophie - rebecca will be in our thoughts...
katie wrote:
Rebecca is struggling and all you care about is who to blame on. i am in sophies year. we went to primary school together. im sure she is really upset.
totally agree i have known steve since i was five and julie since i was 14 and they are both responsible parents, they dont need this - be strong especially sophie - rebecca will be in our thoughts...
Posted by: Carla, Wickford on 7:49pm Wed 14 May 08
I really, really hope that Rebecca is ok. I read the news and felt really upset. I still see Sophie, her younger sister because I used to go to primary school with her. I'm sure she is really sad and worried and I really hope that Rebecca gets well.
I really, really hope that Rebecca is ok. I read the news and felt really upset. I still see Sophie, her younger sister because I used to go to primary school with her. I'm sure she is really sad and worried and I really hope that Rebecca gets well.
Posted by: APR, Benfleet on 11:18pm Wed 14 May 08
[quote]Rebecca is struggling and all you care about is who to blame on.[/quote]
I do have sympathy for the young lady in question, and nowhere in my post did I try to lay the blame on anyone.
Rebecca is struggling and all you care about is who to blame on.
I do have sympathy for the young lady in question, and nowhere in my post did I try to lay the blame on anyone.
Posted by: vanessa, wickford on 11:34pm Wed 14 May 08
I am so sorry to hear of this terrible accident involving your daughter.My thoughts and prayers are with you Steve and Julie.
I am so sorry to hear of this terrible accident involving your daughter.My thoughts and prayers are with you Steve and Julie.
Posted by: Mike, Langdon Hills on 12:09am Thu 15 May 08
This is terrible. My two boys (John & Mathew) are both in Rebecca and Sophie's years at school - I see them both get on the bus every morning as I drop the boys off. Our thoughts go out to Steve, Julie and the girls - I really hope to see BOTH of them at the bus stop again soon.
This is terrible. My two boys (John & Mathew) are both in Rebecca and Sophie's years at school - I see them both get on the bus every morning as I drop the boys off. Our thoughts go out to Steve, Julie and the girls - I really hope to see BOTH of them at the bus stop again soon.
Posted by: brooke, Essex on 10:11am Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]APR[/bold] wrote:
A horrible accident, and I'm sure everyone wishes her well. Ok it's not the time to start laying the blame on anyone, but I would be interested to know who was driving the boat ?[/quote] I'm sorry but all these comments...
Her poor mum and dad im friends with becky and sophie. We dont need people like you in the comment below me asking loads of questions. Read the article what are you going to gain by finding out the driver, i know who the driver was no one can pin point whos fault it was so stop asking questions and just pray that becky will be ok.
The family thinking of you![quote]quote[/quote]
APR wrote:
A horrible accident, and I'm sure everyone wishes her well. Ok it's not the time to start laying the blame on anyone, but I would be interested to know who was driving the boat ?
I'm sorry but all these comments...
Her poor mum and dad im friends with becky and sophie. We dont need people like you in the comment below me asking loads of questions. Read the article what are you going to gain by finding out the driver, i know who the driver was no one can pin point whos fault it was so stop asking questions and just pray that becky will be ok.
The family thinking of you!
quote
Posted by: Laura Smith., Basildon on 11:21am Thu 15 May 08
I hope you get better soon Rebecca. Me and my whole family are thinking of you. :([bold]bold[/bold]
Laura xo
I hope you get better soon Rebecca. Me and my whole family are thinking of you. :(
Laura xo
Posted by: Aym, Langdon hills on 11:48am Thu 15 May 08
rebecca, you are constantly in my thoughts babe, everyone is praying for you fast recovery and i hope that tomorrow goes fine!
[bold]for all of you judging blames on people[/bold]
should this actually matter at the moment?
this poor girl is in hospital and your all argueing, shame on you.
beckybumsquash, everything will be ok.
love you loads xx
rebecca, you are constantly in my thoughts babe, everyone is praying for you fast recovery and i hope that tomorrow goes fine!
for all of you judging blames on people
should this actually matter at the moment?
this poor girl is in hospital and your all argueing, shame on you.
beckybumsquash, everything will be ok.
love you loads xx
Posted by: Nicky, Langdon Hills on 1:42pm Thu 15 May 08
I don't know Steve or Julie but my daughter was friends with Rebecca at primary school. As a parent, my thoughts are with you all and we're sending positive thoughts in the hope that Rebecca will make a full, strong recovery xxx
I don't know Steve or Julie but my daughter was friends with Rebecca at primary school. As a parent, my thoughts are with you all and we're sending positive thoughts in the hope that Rebecca will make a full, strong recovery xxx
Posted by: APR, Benfleet on 2:09pm Thu 15 May 08
Ok, I'll say no more, but I wasn't the one to start talking about [bold]blame[/bold].
Ok, I'll say no more, but I wasn't the one to start talking about
blame.
Posted by: Rebecca Hartgen, Billericay, Essex on 4:32pm Thu 15 May 08
[italic]BeckieBumSquash[/italic] ,
You are in mine and my family's thoughts.
[bold]We are praying for you and we know you are a stong girl - keep fighting.[/bold]
We love you Beckie, get well soon xxx
BeckieBumSquash ,
You are in mine and my family's thoughts.
We are praying for you and we know you are a stong girl - keep fighting.
We love you Beckie, get well soon xxx
Posted by: Sarah, Langdon Hills on 10:42pm Thu 15 May 08
I just want so say to the whole of the Coles family that everyone who know you through guideing are thing of you all at this Sad time and that we are praying and wishing Rebecca well she is a fantastic girl and if you need anything dont hesitate to ask.
Get well soon Luv Sarah xXx
I just want so say to the whole of the Coles family that everyone who know you through guideing are thing of you all at this Sad time and that we are praying and wishing Rebecca well she is a fantastic girl and if you need anything dont hesitate to ask.
Get well soon Luv Sarah xXx
Posted by: SHS STUDENTS on 10:44pm Fri 16 May 08
Just writing to say how sad every1 is to hear about Becky. We're all wishing her well here at Shenfield High, and we're all thinking of her, her parents, sister and rest of her family. Get well soon Becky,
Shenfield High School Students
Just writing to say how sad every1 is to hear about Becky. We're all wishing her well here at Shenfield High, and we're all thinking of her, her parents, sister and rest of her family. Get well soon Becky,
Shenfield High School Students
Posted by: seang, uxbridge,london on 12:32pm Sun 25 May 08
beckie ur one of the nicest girls i no with such a big heart, the world needs more people lyk u,dey say all gd things come in small packages, and dat applies to u stay strong bbe ull pull thro dis xx
beckie ur one of the nicest girls i no with such a big heart, the world needs more people lyk u,dey say all gd things come in small packages, and dat applies to u stay strong bbe ull pull thro dis xx
Posted by: louise, england , basildon on 2:31pm Sun 25 May 08
My brother , also a pupil at shenfield high school , went to the same primary school as rebbeca and was in the same class, and he still knows her, i REALLY hope rebbeca recovers as she is a very nice girl.
get better soon ! :)
My brother , also a pupil at shenfield high school , went to the same primary school as rebbeca and was in the same class, and he still knows her, i REALLY hope rebbeca recovers as she is a very nice girl.
get better soon ! :)
Posted by: hannah, basildon on 8:29pm Sun 25 May 08
rebecca use to go to my primary school and she is a lovely girl, my family and me are praying for her and we wish her family the very best, the live across the road from me, this girl is the nicest girl and fantastic dancer, i know that alot of her mates are really worried, good luck rebecca and hope to see you soon, the kids like me from her old school really hope that she will pull through and we wish the best for her...x
rebecca use to go to my primary school and she is a lovely girl, my family and me are praying for her and we wish her family the very best, the live across the road from me, this girl is the nicest girl and fantastic dancer, i know that alot of her mates are really worried, good luck rebecca and hope to see you soon, the kids like me from her old school really hope that she will pull through and we wish the best for her...x
Posted by: Kids Of Langdon Hills, Langdon hils on 8:39pm Sun 25 May 08
we all use to go to rebecca's primary skl n we just wanna say we love her and her family, they are lovely people, most of us still talk to rebecca and we just hope she makes a ful recovery, we all becky and we know dat she is a fighter n will be as right as rain in no time but for the time being all of our prayers and thought are with her and her parents and her sister.....****
we all use to go to rebecca's primary skl n we just wanna say we love her and her family, they are lovely people, most of us still talk to rebecca and we just hope she makes a ful recovery, we all becky and we know dat she is a fighter n will be as right as rain in no time but for the time being all of our prayers and thought are with her and her parents and her sister.....****
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