Firefighters use water rescue raft after person becomes trapped in mud after going into pond to retrieve their dog

By Deborah Bowyer 15th Apr 2026

Local News by Deborah Bowyer 15th Apr 2026

A dog owner had to be rescued by firefighters today (Wednesday) after they became trapped in mud after going into a pond to retrieve their dog.

Firefighters were called to a pond near to Sandbach Road North at 1.16 pm.

A spokesperson from Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service said: "Firefighters rescued an individual who became trapped waist-deep in mud after entering a pond to retrieve their dog.

"Using a water rescue raft, crews reached the person and safely extracted them. They were then assessed by paramedics on scene."

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service sent several fire engines and the technical rescue unit from Knutsford.

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