Man rescued from water in Fingringhoe
Essex Fire crews are asking us to be safe around waterways
Last updated 31st Mar 2021
We're being reminded to stay safe round the water in Essex - after a man had to be rescued last night.
Fire crews were called out to Fingringhoe after a man had waded out into a reed bank and couldn't see a safe route back.
Firefighters specially trained in water rescues waded out to rescue the man. The man was checked over by the Ambulance Service but was luckily not injured.
Station Manager Dave Bond said:
"We'd like to remind everyone to take extra care when around water.
"We're getting to the time of year when people will be spending more time outside, and it's great fun to explore new places. But if you are near water please remember the risks and keep yourself safe.
"In this incident the light was a major factor, when the sunset, the man was not able to see a safe path to get back and was trapped. It was very lucky that the resident nearby spotted him and called 999."