Man critical after Shrewsbury River Severn rescue
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A man was found in the water near Victoria Quay in Shrewsbury on Friday night
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being rescued from the River Severn.
Emergency services were called to Victoria Quay, near the Welsh Bridge, on Friday night after reports of a man in distress in the water.
West Mercia Police said a 32-year-old man was found and pulled to safety by the fire service.
Officers remained at the scene, the force said, as part of their investigation.
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