Youth rescued from mud

Friday 19 December
19.06 Cumberland Road, Hotwells, Bristol

One pump and the boat from Bedminster Fire Station, along with the Turntable Ladder and Rescue Tender from Temple Fire Station were called to reports of a man trapped in the mud alongside the river.

On arrival crews found a youth, aged around 17, stuck in the mud, having fallen.

Firefighters lowered a triple extension ladder down to the youth, with one firefighter climbing down to him. The firefighter then assisted the youth to safety.

Although the youth was very dirty, he suffered no injuries, as the mud had cushioned his fall.