11/03/2026
In 2022, in dangerous night time conditions including strong currents, cold water, debris and limited visibility, SES volunteers Robert McNeice and Robert Seale entered floodwaters of the Gloucester River at Falkland while other members secured the riverbank. The duo successfully reached a stranded driver, and extricated him from the top of his vehicle that had been swept off the crossing and guided him safely back to shore.
Their actions demonstrated exceptional courage, skill and commitment to public safety in circumstances where serious injury or death to the victim or rescuers was a real risk.
Last night, for their actions the duo were awarded the NSW SES Commissioners Commendation for Courage.
