FIREFIGHTERS were called out to two river rescues in as many days when boats became trapped under the same bridge.
Water rescue teams from Evesham and Worcester and a crew from Pershore were deployed to Eckington Bridge at about 1.30pm on Sunday (27) after reports a barge had become wedged at an angle underneath it.
Firefighters used and inflatable path from one of the water rescue vehicles to rescue two people and their pet dog and bring them safely back to dry land. The boat was later towed away.
Just over 24 hours later, water rescue teams were again called to Eckington Bridge where they found another boat had become straddled across the mouth of the bridge.
Crews from Pershore and Upton assisted water rescue teams from Evesham and Worcester in using a boat to rescue three adults and two dogs.
The Red Cross victim support unit was also called to the scene to assist the occupants.
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