FIRE crews, police and the ambulance service were called to Bridge Foot, Warrington today when a man fell into the Mersey and became trapped in thick mud.
Firefighters from Warrington, Stockton Heath and Knutsford were involved in the rescue operation.
A rescue boat was launched and specialist equipment used to extricate the man. A hydraulic platform and a rope rescue unit were also called to the scene.
The man, who has not been named, was taken by ambulance to Warrington Hospital.
He is not thought to have been seriously injured.
FIRE crews, police and the ambulance service were involved in rescuing a man from the Mersey at Warrington today.
Man rescued from river
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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.
