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.