Teenager died while trying in vain to save her friend from drowning after she fell into a river in full flow

Recording a verdict of accidental death for both girls, Coroner Derek Winter said: 'These events were traumatic and remain so. They touched the families and the whole community. Hunt: Emergency workers at the scene as the huge rescue operation was carried out at the River Wear Hunt: Emergency workers at the scene as the huge rescue operation was carried out at the River Wear 'Chloe jumped into the water and got into difficulty. Then Tonibeth in a valiant attempt to try and save her also got into difficulty. 'Both were overwhelmed by the river and drowned despite the efforts of friends and the rescue services. 'I am so very sad about your loss.' Detective Inspector Mark Ord of Northumbria Police described the timeline of events. He said the initial report came in just before 3pm, but Tonibeth was not located until 8.49pm and then Chloe at 9.57pm. 'Both girls were found within 100 metres of where they were last seen,' he said. 'The river was in full flow and was a hazardous environment. It was six metres deep in the middle. 'We tried desperately to find the girls.' The hearing at Sunderland Civic Centre heard that since the incident the local authority has agreed to conduct weekly checks along the river, which rises and falls quickly with the tide. now as i posted this the thought that passed through my heart was can i do this for someone?