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Man rescued after getting stuck in mud

We Are South Devon by We Are South Devon
October 31, 2020
in Community News

Emergency services were called to the estuary at Starcross this afternoon to reports of a man stuck in the mud.

Three fire appliances attended the incident, along with the ambulance service just before 2pm.

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A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: “Specialist Rescue Crews from Exmouth were quickly mobilised, along with two fire engines which came from Dawlish and Exeter”

“Upon arrival, fire crews were able to confirm 1 x casualty stuck in the mud and got to work using 2 x water safety rescue pack and equipment and 1 x triple extension ladder.

“The casualty was able to be successfully rescued from the mud, in total the crews used 7 personnel in flood suits and water rescue equipment, 1 x triple ext ladder and 1 x rescue sled. Once rescued, the casualty was left in the hands of the Ambulance service who were on scene.”

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