Dog walker rescues man trapped in Tipton canal

A member of the public rescued a man who was found submerged in a canal in Tipton on Wednesday evening, October 23. Birmingham Live reported that a dog walker discovered the man in the water near Coronation Gardens. [1]

The passer-by was alerted when her dog began barking at the water. According to Birmingham Live, the dog walker spotted the man, who appeared to be trapped in a mobility scooter beneath the surface of the canal. [1]

The rescuer rushed to aid the individual by holding his head above the water to prevent him from drowning. Birmingham Live reported that the dog walker maintained this position while dialing 999 for emergency assistance. [1]

Firefighters subsequently arrived at the scene near Coronation Gardens to extract the man from the water. Birmingham Live noted that the man was found alive during the emergency response. [1]