Rowers at Exeter Quay had 'lucky escape' at weir, say firefighters

Firefighters said the boat was found "pivoting in the weir" but did not capsize.

Five people have been rescued from a weir in Devon, firefighters say.

Crews were called to the weir near Exeter Quay at about 12:30 BST after reports the five were in trouble in a rowing boat, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said.

Firefighters said the boat was found "pivoting in the weir" but did not capsize.

They set up throw lines before a specialist rescue boat brought them back to dry land.

Firefighters said those on board had a "lucky escape".