Four fire crews help rescue person from River Mersey

By Gary Skentelbery on 24th March 2024 10:09 am News, Top Featured Post

FOUR fire crews were involved in an operation to rescue a person from the River Mersey near Bridgefoot last night, Saturday.

At 19:20 Fire engines from Warrington, Penketh, Lymm and Widnes, plus a boat unit and a technical rescue unit attended the scene on Warrington Bridge.

Firefighters were called to attend an incident whereby an individual had entered the River Mersey near to Bridgefoot in Warrington.

Crews used a short extension ladder to enable the individual to remove themselves from the river bank and into the care of awaiting paramedics.

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Gary Skentelbery

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. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.