boy stuck in mud Peak District

Oldham, former tip site on Wilkes Street

Monday, 15 February 2016

An 11-year-old boy was rescued after becoming stuck in mud up to his waist while playing with friends at a former tip site in Oldham. Emergency services including fire crews, paramedics, and Oldham Mountain Rescue worked together for 40 minutes to free him using shovels. He was treated for mild hypothermia and sore legs and taken to hospital as a precaution.

Outcome: freed after 40 minutes, treated for mild hypothermia and sore legs, taken to Royal Oldham Hospital as precaution

Responding team

Oldham MRT — team website ↗

Source

Boy rescued after getting stuck in the mud while playing with friends in Oldham news · manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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