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Water Rescue

Apley Suspension Bridge

Apley Forge Apley

Bridgnorth

Station ground: Bridgnorth

Friday, 31 March, 2023 17:11

At 17:11 on Friday, 31 March, 2023, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Water Rescue in Bridgnorth.

3 fire appliances including the Water Rescue Unit were mobilised from Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury and Telford Central. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Land Ambulance Service and the Police.

Reports of a canoe floating down the river. Search carried out and boat hire staff spoken to who confirmed this canoe had been missing since Sunday. This incident was a false alarm - all crews stood down.

The stop message was received at Fri, 03/31/2023 - 18:27

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.