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Woman rescued from water near Swalecliffe Court Drive in Whitstable

By: Brad Harper bharper@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 15:03, 24 June 2020

Updated: 15:05, 24 June 2020

A woman was rescued from a water-filled ditch after she got stuck while trying to retrieve one of her dogs.

Fire crews were called to the scene near Swalecliffe Court Drive, Whitstable, at about 11am.

Crews were called to a ditch near Swalecliffe Court Drive, Whitstable. Picture: Google Street View

The women was retrieving one of her dogs when she fell down the bank into a ditch - with water levels up to her waist.

Two fire engines attended, as well as the water safety unit, and crews used line rescue equipment and a ladder to bring the woman to safety.

Crews are reminding dog owners to keep their pets on leads when near water, no matter how obedient the dog is and to think twice before jumping in after your dog.

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A spokesperson added: "A dog is likely to make its own way out of water."

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