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Woman plucked to safety from River Nith

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By DnG24 Newsdesk
Annan and Eskdale
Woman plucked to safety from River Nith

THERE was a rescue on the River Nith at the Whitesands in Dumfries on Thursday night.

PICTURE: POLICE SCOTLAND

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.

 

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