Woman rescued after falling into Rea Brook
A woman walking her dog was rescued in Shrewsbury this morning after falling into the Rea Brook, off Hazeldine Way.
The incident happened at around 9am after the woman who is reported to be in her 50s slipped and became stuck in the Rea Brook after being unable to get herself back onto the embankment.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident by a passer-by who raised the alarm.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service sent 2 Pumps, 1 Officer and the Rigid Inflatable Boat from Shrewsbury, and Rescue Tender from Wellington to the scene.
Fire Service Swift Water Rescue Technicians helped the woman from the water.
