Firefighters rescue man stuck in mud at Starcross estuary

By Philippa Davies 23rd Jul 2021

Local News by Philippa Davies 23rd Jul 2021

Firefighters in flood suits went to the rescue of a man stuck in the mud

A man who got stuck in the mud near the estuary at Starcross had to be rescued by the fire brigade.

Specialist crews from Exmouth, and two fire engines from Dawlish and Exeter, were called out to the incident at 1.50pm on Saturday (October 31), along with an ambulance.

Firefighters wearing flood suits went to the man's aid, using a triple extension ladder and a rescue sled to reach him.

He was freed from the mud and looked after by the ambulance crew.

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