Trapped man rescued from mud near river Bollin

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A man who had become trapped in mud whilst walking near to the river Bollin was rescued by fire crews.

Fire fighters were called to reports of a trapped person near Kings Road at 6.43pm on Saturday 1st September.

They stabilised the man to ensure he didn't sink any further, while additional firefighters from Warrington, Penketh and a Rope Rescue Unit from Lymm were also called to the scene.

The team then used a rope rescue kit to release the man.

Crews were in attendance at the scene for approximately one hour.

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Pete Taylor
Sunday 2nd September 2018 at 7:11 pm
I hope that CEC have fully risk-assessed all areas near to Kings’s Road.