Man rescued by firefighters after falling into river in Aylesbury

Aylesbury firefighters were called out to rescue a man who had fallen into a river in Fairford Leys yesterday.

Two fire crews from Aylesbury were called to the incident at Fairford Leys Playing Field at 1.15pm on Monday, February 20.

A man had fallen into a small river and was unable to return to the bank.

Firefighters in water rescue gear used a short extension ladder and helped the man. He was then passed into the care of South Central Ambulance Service.