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Woman rescued from river
A WOMAN was detained under the Mental Health Act last night, after being pulled from the River Usk close to the George Street Bridge, Newport.
Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the scene shortly after midnight.
The woman was dragged to safety using throw lines, dealt by fire crews from Duffryn, Cwmbran and Malpas.
Once out of the water she was detained under the Mental Health Act before being transported to the Royal Gwent Hospital.
9:26am Friday 9th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: DG, Newport on 9:47am Fri 9 May 08
I'm pretty sure I heard the helicopter out too? Hope the lady makes a swift recovery.
I'm pretty sure I heard the helicopter out too? Hope the lady makes a swift recovery.
Posted by: The Avon Lady, High Cross on 12:47pm Fri 9 May 08
Wishing you a speedy recovery and hopefully you will be ok.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and hopefully you will be ok.
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