Two rescued from River Avon in Chippenham
The man and woman were treated for hypothermia after being rescued from the river Avon in Chippenham on Monday night.
One was taken to Great Western Hospital in Swindon, the other to Bath's RUH.
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Thermal imaging camera used in search for River couple
A thermal imaging camera had to be used to locate a man and woman before they could be rescued from the River Avon in Chippenham on Monday evening.
Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said a full search of the river had to be undertaken by firecrews from Chippenham and Corsham, Paramedics, and Police, because the casualties had given them the wrong location.
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"Think twice" before using footpath at night along River Avon in Chippenham
Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people who use the footpath along the River Avon in Chippenham, to think twice about using it at night.
They say it is unlit and not properly surfaced.
The warning comes after a man and woman had to be rescued from the water on Monday evening.
– Darren Nixon, Station Manager, Wiltshire Fire & Rescue ServiceIf you see someone fall into the river, don’t try and carry out a rescue yourself unless you know it’s safe to do so and you’re not putting yourself at risk. You should always call 999, as the emergency services have the equipment and training to stay safe.”
Man and woman rescued from River Avon "lucky to be found"
All three emergency services took part in Monday night's operation to rescue a man and woman from the River Avon in Chippenham.
– Darren Nixon, Station Manager, Wiltshire Fire & Rescue ServiceWe think the two people were in the water for 20-25 minutes, and they were extremely lucky that they were found when they were.
All three emergency services worked together very well to locate the casualties, and police officers and a couple of firefighters held onto the pair until the specialist water rescue crew could enter the water and bring them to safety."
High-tec camera used to search for couple in River Avon in Chippenham
A thermal imaging camera had to be used to locate a man and woman before they could be rescued from the River Avon in Chippenham on Monday evening.
Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said a full search of the river had to be undertaken by firecrews from Chippenham and Corsham, Paramedics, and Police, because the casualties had given them the wrong location.
Two rescued from the River Avon in Wiltshire
A man and woman have been rescued from the River Avon in Chippenham.
ITV News Westcountry understands the couple was walking towards the Blue Bridge around 9pm on Monday 11 March when the woman slipped and fell into the water.
She was unable to climb back out because of the steep and muddy embankment.
The man telephoned 999 and then jumped into the river to try to help her.
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Chippenham divers clear River Avon of rubbish
Volunteers and divers in Chippenham are clearing the River Avon of rubbish today.
It follows the success of a 'River Tidy' In December when more than 40 shopping trolleys, some of which had been there more than 20 years, were pulled out by scuba divers at Town Bridge.
They also found 22 bikes, six scooters, a bus stop attached to a lamppost as well as road cones and other junk.
Volunteers from Calne Divers and Chippenham Angling Club will be leading the tidy-up.
Japanese Knotweed battle along River Avon
by Jonty MesserA West council is being accused of letting Britain's most invasive plant grow out of control. Japanese Knotweed can spread so quickly there is actually a law against planting it or growing it in the wild.
But that is exactly what has happened along parts of the River Avon in Wiltshire. Jonty Messer reports.
Man confirmed dead in boat fire
Police say a 40 year-old man died in a fire on a boat on the River Avon at Bath. A 30 year-old man from Swindon is being treated in hospital with serious burns. Fire crews were called to the cabin cruiser moored near Pulteney Bridge early this morning.
The fire was in the wheelhouse area at the rear of the vessel. A small boat tied alongside was also damaged.
One person dead in boat fire
One person has died in a fire on a cabin cruiser on the River Avon in Bath. Firefighters were called to the vessel moored near Pulteney Bridge shortly after 6am. A second person was taken to the Royal United Hospital suffering from burns and the effects of smoke inhalation.