Mud Rescue Undertaken At Lower Halstow

Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of three men in a boat had become stuck in mud on the River Medway in Lower Halstow, last night 
 
Five fire engines were sent to the scene off Lapwing Drive, just after 8:40pm last night (Monday 10th August)  along with the Water Safety Unit.

 

Crews worked with  HM Coastguard to bring the trio safely back onto dry land using mud rescue equipment. 
 
The men were passed into the care of the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb). Officers from Kent Police were also in attendance.