'Kind and caring' man, 49, tragically dies after being pulled from water Saturday, February 28, 2026 kevin taunton tribute waterrescue police investigation family death kindness tragedy Tributes have poured in for Kevin Thorne, 49, a “kind and caring” man who passed away after being rescued from the water on Bridge Street in Taunton. Kevin was found in the water on Tuesday, December 9, and was … Read More
Baby Swan Rescued from Reservoir in Dramatic Rescue Tuesday, November 25, 2025 rescue swan cygnet reservoir firecrew waterrescue somerset chewmagna wildlife avon In a dramatic rescue reminiscent of a scene from Hot Fuzz, firefighters sprang into action to save a baby swan trapped in a reservoir in Somerset. Crews from Chew Magna and Bedminster were called to assist a cygnet stuck in … Read More