Stranded angler in helicopter river rescue drama
South Yorkshire Police’s air operations unit received a call at 7pm on Sunday from two anglers, one of whom had become stranded in the river.
A police spokesman said: “Using the helicopter’s thermal imaging camera, the crew were able to locate the men who appeared to be in a great deal of distress.”
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Hide AdThe helicopter was with the men within seven minutes, but one angler had been stuck in waist-deep water for more than an hour by the time the emergency services arrived.
He was then dragged up the riverbank to safety.