FIREFIGHTERS were called to rescue a man who fell down an embankment beside a river this afternoon (Sunday, March 6).
Crews from Burnham-on-Sea Fire Station was sent out following a call to fire control saying someone had fallen into a river at Highbridge Quay.
Fortunately, on arrival, firefighters discovered the man was not actually in the water.
He was rescued using a triple extension ladder following the call out shortly after 3pm.
A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Fire control received a call reporting that someone had fallen down an embankment into a river.
"Two fire engines and a specialist rescue team were sent.
"On arrival, crews were able to confirm that this person had fallen down the embankment but was not in the water.
"Crews rescued him by using a triple extension ladder."
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