A woman was rescued from the water at Pennington Flash nature reserve in Greater Manchester on Sunday afternoon after concerns for her welfare. Emergency services responded to the scene, including firefighters, paramedics, and police.
A woman was pulled from the water at a beauty spot in Greater Manchester on Sunday afternoon (December 29). Emergency crews swarmed the area around the Pennington Flash nature reserve at around 1pm to concerns for the welfare of a woman. The woman, whose age has not been confirmed, was initially rescued from the water by a member of the public, the Manchester Evening News understands. Water rescue units, police and paramedics were seen in attendance by the water.
Fire crews also attended with specialist equipment. The woman was later cared for by the North West Ambulance Service and taken to hospital. Emergency crews remained in attendance for a number of hours on Sunday afternoon. Pathways were blocked off as passers-by were turned away amid the rescue operation. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At just after 1pm on Sunday (December 29) two fire engines from Leigh and Atherton fire stations plus the water incident unit from Eccles fire station was called to reports of a concern for welfare of a woman at Pennington Flash, Lowton. “Firefighters assisted in the care of the woman before handing them to colleagues from North West Ambulance Service. Crews were in attendance for around one hour.” Greater Manchester Police has been approached for further details
RESCUE WOMAN PENNINGTON FLASH GREATER MANCHESTER EMERGENCY SERVICES
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