A man was rescued this morning after becoming trapped in mud near Anchor Bay Wharf...

Published: 3:21 pm July 22, 2024
Updated: 12:01 pm October 8, 2025
Emergency Services Respond to Person Stuck in Mud Near Erith Yacht Club

A man was rescued this morning after becoming trapped in mud near Anchor Bay Wharf on Manor Road, Erith. The incident, which occurred just before 10:10am today, prompted a swift response from both the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service.

Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters from Erith and Plumstead, in coordination with the Coastguard, conducted a rescue operation. The man was successfully extracted from the foreshore using specialized mudpath equipment. Following the rescue, he was treated on-site by paramedics for any potential injuries sustained during the ordeal.

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