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Firefighters rescue dog Wallace trapped in Coggeshall river mud

Essex County Fire & Rescue Service Firefighters who rescued an Irish wolfhound dogEssex County Fire & Rescue Service
The firefighters quickly rescued Wallace for his owner Judy at the river in Coggeshall, near Braintree

Firefighters have rescued a five-year-old Irish wolfhound who was stuck in thick mud in Essex.

The dog, called Wallace, got into difficulty in the River Blackwater in Coggeshall at about 12:40 BST.

His owner was advised not to enter the water by the 999 call handler and two crews arrived and rescued him by 13:20.

Harlow fire station crew manager Lee Hempenstall said crews did a "great job" and reminded owners also not to enter the water in similar situations.

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