A MAN was rescued from a canal in Bridgwater this afternoon (March 15).
Two fire crews and a specialist rescue team from Bridgwater were sent to an area of the canal near Victoria Road at around 3pm.
A fire service spokesman said: "Crews confirmed on arrival one male up to his waist in water and unable to get out.
"Crews effected a rescue using dry suits, lines, ladders and water safety equipment."
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