Woman plucked to safety from River Nith

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A woman was helped to safety by members of a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service boat crew in the incident near The Caul. The Nith Inshore Rescue Boat was also called out and was involved in a search of the area. Police Scotland say the woman was taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for a check-up but her condition was not thought to be serious. NEWSDESK: 01461-202417