Avon Fire and Rescue firefighters rescued a woman from the River Avon in Bath yesterday afternoon after passers by spotted her in the water.
The crews were called after several members of the public reported seeing a woman in the river near to the Sainsbury’s superstore at Green Park.
Crews from Bath’s Fire Station, specially trained in water rescue, made their way to the scene in an attempt to rescue the lady who was believed to be aged in her 50s.
Firefighters in dry suits entered the water and quickly reached the woman who was found clinging to the bank.
The crew made sure she was secure and provided reassurance while they prepared to rescue her.
Due to the steepness of the river bank, the decision was taken to move her onto an inflatable raft and transport her down the river to a place where access was easier.
Once in position the lady was safely walked to dry land where she was treated by paramedics as a precaution. She is not believed to have suffered any injuries in the incident.
