United Kingdom - Ireland
Apr. 17 The Great return Tocanvey: As famiies arrive back a Benfleet for Canvey, they check for information and news at a centre. A Flood Family Returns to Canvey: Among those who are noow returning to their flooded wodden homes at Canvey Island, were Mr and Mrs Stanley Davis and their children, Brian 17 and Susan 7 who were trapped in their bungalow on the night of teh flood. Mrs Davis was nearly drowned that night when the water came ip to her shoulders and Mr.Davis held little Susan above his head while they all struggled across the flooded road to the two-storeyed villa opposite were they remained until they were rescued by DUK the next day. Since then the damily has been staying at the home of Mrs.David's parents at Shepherds Bush although Mr. Davis returned to Canvey earlier this week to light fires in the Brooms in readiness for his family's return today
