Mud rescue in Sittingbourne

30+ Incident Sunday 08 August 2021 16:21

Sunday 08 August 2021 19:49
Fire engines: 3
Partner agencies: Kent Police, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb), HM Coastguard
Equipment: Rescue - Swift water rescue equipment, PPE - Drysuit
Special support vehicles: Water safety unit

Swale

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of two people stuck in mud on Conyer Wharf in Sittingbourne. Three fire engines and a Water Safety Unit were sent to the scene, and crews wearing dry suits used a throw line to access the casualties, before towing them to safety in a dinghy. They were then passed into the care of South East Coast Ambulance. Kent Police and the Coastguard was also in attendance.Following the incident, crews are reminding people to be aware of tide times by rivers and the coast, and to be careful in muddy areas, since it can be easy to become stuck. You should also always bring a mobile phone out with you, so that you can call for help if you're in an emergency.