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New Brighton sea death: Woman who died was 'loving mother' New Brighton sea death: Woman who died was 'loving mother'
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A woman who died while trying to rescue her dog in the sea had a smile that "could brighten up anyone's day", her family has said.A woman who died while trying to rescue her dog in the sea had a smile that "could brighten up anyone's day", her family has said.
Christine Robinson, 57, was pulled from the water off Kings Parade in New Brighton on the Wirral on Monday.Christine Robinson, 57, was pulled from the water off Kings Parade in New Brighton on the Wirral on Monday.
A man in his 20s who also entered the water was rescued and has since being discharged from hospital. Her son Niall, who was rescued after he also tried to reach the dog, has been discharged from hospital.
Ms Robinson's family described her as a "beloved partner, loving mother and heart-warming friend".Ms Robinson's family described her as a "beloved partner, loving mother and heart-warming friend".
They said the pharmacy technician, who lived in from Eastham and worked at Boots in Chester, "had such a positive impact on every person's life". "Christine sadly died while walking her pet dog with her son Niall," they said.
"The dog was swept into the River Mersey on a slipway at New Brighton, and both Christine and Niall got into difficulty while trying to reach the dog."
The family said the pharmacy technician, who lived in from Eastham and worked at Boots in Chester, "had such a positive impact on every person's life".
"There are no words that can describe the emptiness we are all feeling following the tragic loss of our mum," her children added."There are no words that can describe the emptiness we are all feeling following the tragic loss of our mum," her children added.
"The love and kindness that our mum showed us will help us to find strength in these difficult times.""The love and kindness that our mum showed us will help us to find strength in these difficult times."
The family also issued a "heartfelt thank you" to the RNLI, Coastguard, police and ambulance service "for their hard work during this tragic event".The family also issued a "heartfelt thank you" to the RNLI, Coastguard, police and ambulance service "for their hard work during this tragic event".
A major emergency operation was launched after members of the public raised the alarm on Monday afternoon.A major emergency operation was launched after members of the public raised the alarm on Monday afternoon.
A spokesman for the RNLI said Ms Robinson and the man "were on the promenade by Portland slipway when their dog entered the water and got into difficulty". A spokesman for the RNLI said Ms Robinson and her son "were on the promenade by Portland slipway when their dog entered the water and got into difficulty".
"One of the walkers, a man, entered the water to help the dog but also got into difficulty," he said. Merseyside Police said Niall had been discharged from hospital, and the dog was safe and well.
"The second walker, a female, then entered the water to help the man but also got into difficulty."
Merseyside Police said the man had been discharged from hospital, and the dog was safe and well.
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