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Man, 85, rescued from river after police drone found him clinging onto tree

Cheshire Police drone unit used thermal imaging to locate the man, enabling a coordinated rescue by six fire crews and paramedics, likely saving his life.

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The 85-year-old Winsford man was spotted in the River Weaver by a police-operated drone using a thermal camera which was launched from the car park…

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Watch moment man, 85, 'clinging to tree' is rescued from Cheshire river

It's likely the use of a police drone 'saved his life'

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Man, 85, rescued from river after police drone found him clinging onto tree

The 85-year-old Winsford man was spotted in the River Weaver by a police-operated drone using a thermal camera which was launched from the car park…

·Northwich, United Kingdom
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Northwich Guardian broke the news in Northwich, United Kingdom on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
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