Incident
Rescue
Date
3.17pm - 24 June 2023
Last updated
5.52pm - 24 June 2023
Status
Closed
Incident type
Unstable surface
Location
South Pool
Attending station
Kingsbridge
Camels Head
Fire Control received a call from Coastguard requesting assistance with a rib with 3 persons on board that was stuck in the mud.
Crews from Kingsbridge, Camels Head and 2 Fire Officers were mobilised to this incident.
Crews were able to locate a visual on the persons stuck on board the vessel and worked with Coastguard to formulate a rescue plan.
Crews are currently using mud mats, dry suits and specialist rescue equipment to rescue those onboard.
16:51 - 2x adult males and 1x adult female have been rescued and are now back safe on dry land.