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Man trapped between Walton-on-the-Naze beach huts rescued | Man trapped between Walton-on-the-Naze beach huts rescued |
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Firefighters have rescued a man who became trapped between two beach huts. | Firefighters have rescued a man who became trapped between two beach huts. |
Inflatable air bags were used to move one of the beach huts so the man could be released from Burnt House Promenade in Walton-on-the-Naze. | Inflatable air bags were used to move one of the beach huts so the man could be released from Burnt House Promenade in Walton-on-the-Naze. |
It is unclear what the man, who is understood to be disabled, was doing between the two huts. | It is unclear what the man, who is understood to be disabled, was doing between the two huts. |
Essex Fire and Rescue said he had been there "for some time". He was conscious and breathing when emergency services arrived. | Essex Fire and Rescue said he had been there "for some time". He was conscious and breathing when emergency services arrived. |
He was freed shortly before 11:00 BST. |