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# Warning on water safety after boys rescued from local river
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/warning-on-water-safety-after-boys-rescued-from-local-river/
- Published: 2026-06-29T08:36:33.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-29T08:36:33.000Z
- Description: Pair sat on tree until fire crews could reach them
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: News

FIRE chiefs are warning of the dangers of open water after two boys were rescued from a local river.

The pair were stranded in the River Tame at Fazeley when crews from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called at 6.15pm on Thursday (25th June)

A rescue sled was used to get the two boys safely out of the water.

Station manager Andy Bourne said:

> "Thankfully, the two boys rescued in this incident were not injured and had managed to sit on a tree until we arrived.  
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> "I would like to remind people that whilst open water might seem inviting during this warm weather, there are hidden dangers and even strong swimmers can get into difficulty.  
>  
> "If you do get into difficulty in water, remember to float on your back until help arrives."

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