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.

A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade detailed the event: “Firefighters were called to assist the Coastguard with a person stuck in mud near Manor Road in Erith. One man was rescued from the foreshore using a mudpath and was treated on scene by London Ambulance Service crews. The Brigade was called at 10:09 and the incident was over for firefighters at 12:02. Crews from Erith and Plumstead fire stations attended the scene.

As of now, the condition of the man is still being assessed, and further information from the London Ambulance Service is awaited. The incident highlights the dangers of the muddy areas along the foreshore and serves as a reminder of the importance of caution in these zones.