Child rescued from waist-deep mud

A child who became stuck in waist-deep mud in Shropshire has been rescued by firefighters.

A fire crew from nearby Cleobury Mortimer was sent to help the stranded youngster on land near Severn Valley Country Park on Saturday.

The child was set free using a short extension ladder, said Shropshire Fire Service.

The crew was initially called to the park at about 18:00 BST.

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