Mud rescue in Lower Halstow, near Sittingbourne
30+ Incident Monday 10 August 2020 21:31
Monday 10 August 2020
23:47
Fire engines: 5
Partner agencies: Kent Police, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb), SECamb Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), HM Coastguard
Equipment: Rescue - Winch, Rescue - Mud path
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Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of three men in a boat had become stuck in mud on the River Medway in Lower Halstow, near Sittingbourne. Five fire engines were sent to the scene off Lapwing Drive, including the Water Safety Unit, and crews worked with the H.M Coastguard to bring the trio safely back onto dry land using mud rescue equipment. The men were passed into the care of SECAmb. Officers from Kent Police were also in attendance.