Fire crews help rescue man trapped in mud

By Gary Skentelbery on 9th September 2020 11:22 am News

FIREFIGHTERS including a specialist rope rescue unit were called out to help rescue a man trapped up to his knees in mud on Paddington Meadows, Warrington, last night.

One fire engine attended from Birchwood along with a Rope Rescue unit from Lymm at around 7.45pm last night following reports of a man stuck up to his knees in mud on Larkfield Avenue, Bruche.
On arrival at the scene crews found the man was stuck up to his knees and unable to get out.
The rope rescue unit from Lymm were called to the scene and the crews used specialist equipment to release the man, who was then handed to the care of paramedics.
The crews were in attendance for approximately one hour.

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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.