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Dog walker pulled from mud in major rescue operation in New Forest
3:00pm Friday 15th March 2013 in News
By Melanie Adams, Health Reporter
Dog walker pulled from mud in major rescue operation
A DOG walker sparked a major rescue operation after getting stuck in mud in the New Forest.
Police, fire crews, paramedics, the coastguard and even the Forestry Commission were all called into action to search for the woman who had called for help on her mobile phone but was unable to pinpoint her exact location.
But after being spotted by the police helicopter, firefighters were quickly on the scene and dug her free from the mud with their bare hands.
The 52-year-old woman was found about a mile from Pig Bush car park, on the Beaulieu Road between Beaulieu and Brockenhurst, where she and a friend had set off from to walk her three dogs.
She was then driven back to the car park, where an ambulance was waiting to check her over, before sharing a much-needed cup of tea with the firefighters who saved her.
Comments(41)
Brusher Mills
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5:51pm Fri 15 Mar 13
Nearly an OAP
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6:06pm Fri 15 Mar 13
Georgem
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6:15pm Fri 15 Mar 13
chrisja wrote:She's paid the bill. She's a tax payer. This is kind of how the whole "society" thing works: we all contribute so that, when something goes wrong, or we have needs, they're covered.
I hope this idiot gets sent the bill.
I presume you pay the full amount for all the roads you use, and the actual full cost of your bins being emptied.
kev63
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7:15pm Fri 15 Mar 13
Georgem wrote:How do you know she's a tax payer?
chrisja wrote:She's paid the bill. She's a tax payer. This is kind of how the whole "society" thing works: we all contribute so that, when something goes wrong, or we have needs, they're covered.
I hope this idiot gets sent the bill.
I presume you pay the full amount for all the roads you use, and the actual full cost of your bins being emptied.
St.Winch70
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7:16pm Fri 15 Mar 13
Georgem wrote:Can you please refrain from paying logical statements of fact and reason.
chrisja wrote:She's paid the bill. She's a tax payer. This is kind of how the whole "society" thing works: we all contribute so that, when something goes wrong, or we have needs, they're covered.
I hope this idiot gets sent the bill.
I presume you pay the full amount for all the roads you use, and the actual full cost of your bins being emptied.
This is no place for that outlandish behaviour.
Georgem
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8:59pm Fri 15 Mar 13
kev63 wrote:It's pretty much impossible to avoid paying any kind of tax whatsoever.
Georgem wrote:How do you know she's a tax payer?
chrisja wrote:She's paid the bill. She's a tax payer. This is kind of how the whole "society" thing works: we all contribute so that, when something goes wrong, or we have needs, they're covered.
I hope this idiot gets sent the bill.
I presume you pay the full amount for all the roads you use, and the actual full cost of your bins being emptied.
Georgem
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8:59pm Fri 15 Mar 13
St.Winch70 wrote:Sorry, I forgot myself for a moment.
Georgem wrote:Can you please refrain from paying logical statements of fact and reason.
chrisja wrote:She's paid the bill. She's a tax payer. This is kind of how the whole "society" thing works: we all contribute so that, when something goes wrong, or we have needs, they're covered.
I hope this idiot gets sent the bill.
I presume you pay the full amount for all the roads you use, and the actual full cost of your bins being emptied.
This is no place for that outlandish behaviour.
forest tony
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9:24pm Fri 15 Mar 13
cantthinkofone
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9:45pm Fri 15 Mar 13
Nearly an OAP wrote:What ridiculous nonsense is this?
This could easily have been a party of Scouts or other hikers who got into trouble due to the mud. Perhaps if the Forestry Commission ceased their policy of creating wetlands (bogs) this would not have happened. The Forest is there for everyone to enjoy, dog walkers included. I applaud the rescue services for their prompt action despite the enormous cost of the rescue.
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You say : "Perhaps if the Forestry Commission ceased their policy of creating wetlands (bogs) this would not have happened."
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By that logic, let's tarmac over every square inch of the New Forest so that no one can hurt themselves.
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Yours is a staggeringly absurd point of view.
cantthinkofone
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9:46pm Fri 15 Mar 13
Georgem wrote:Depends which school you went to.
kev63 wrote:It's pretty much impossible to avoid paying any kind of tax whatsoever.
Georgem wrote:How do you know she's a tax payer?
chrisja wrote:She's paid the bill. She's a tax payer. This is kind of how the whole "society" thing works: we all contribute so that, when something goes wrong, or we have needs, they're covered.
I hope this idiot gets sent the bill.
I presume you pay the full amount for all the roads you use, and the actual full cost of your bins being emptied.
Georgem
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10:18pm Fri 15 Mar 13
cantthinkofone wrote:No it doesn't. Fact of the day: income tax is not the only tax.
Georgem wrote:Depends which school you went to.
kev63 wrote:It's pretty much impossible to avoid paying any kind of tax whatsoever.
Georgem wrote:How do you know she's a tax payer?
chrisja wrote:She's paid the bill. She's a tax payer. This is kind of how the whole "society" thing works: we all contribute so that, when something goes wrong, or we have needs, they're covered.
I hope this idiot gets sent the bill.
I presume you pay the full amount for all the roads you use, and the actual full cost of your bins being emptied.
cantthinkofone
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10:40pm Fri 15 Mar 13
Georgem wrote:I'm a wee bit surprised at you Georgem. You're usually smart enough to spot something intended as merely a wry quip. You should have stopped at the second sherry. ;-)
cantthinkofone wrote:No it doesn't. Fact of the day: income tax is not the only tax.
Georgem wrote:Depends which school you went to.
kev63 wrote:It's pretty much impossible to avoid paying any kind of tax whatsoever.
Georgem wrote:How do you know she's a tax payer?
chrisja wrote:She's paid the bill. She's a tax payer. This is kind of how the whole "society" thing works: we all contribute so that, when something goes wrong, or we have needs, they're covered.
I hope this idiot gets sent the bill.
I presume you pay the full amount for all the roads you use, and the actual full cost of your bins being emptied.
andysaints007
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1:08am Sat 16 Mar 13
sasmike
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1:17am Sat 16 Mar 13
andysaints007 wrote:and yor one of em !! dopey
WOW!!! I forgot how many boring, pathetic people come on this site
Sir Ad E Noid
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1:38am Sat 16 Mar 13
sasmike wrote:SAS, so that will be Saturdays And Sundays?
andysaints007 wrote:and yor one of em !! dopey
WOW!!! I forgot how many boring, pathetic people come on this site
Sir Ad E Noid
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1:41am Sat 16 Mar 13
forest tony wrote:Exactly, what is your experience of the Forest. How long have you lived in the New Forest?
So glad this lady and her dogs are okay! Well done to the emergency services! Probably a lesson to be learnt by all walkers in the Forest, it is renowned for its bogs,part of its scientific value are these bogs and go hand in hand with some of its unique flora and fauna! After a year of very wet conditions,these bogs have not only become more treacherous, but have spread,they are not easy to see all the time until you get stuck in one, so best to tread with caution!
sasmike
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1:44am Sat 16 Mar 13
Sir Ad E Noid wrote:very witty you are SIR AD E NOB, ED
sasmike wrote:SAS, so that will be Saturdays And Sundays?
andysaints007 wrote:and yor one of em !! dopey
WOW!!! I forgot how many boring, pathetic people come on this site
Sir Ad E Noid
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1:50am Sat 16 Mar 13
chrisja wrote:Upon inspection, a little mud on the trousers, is not justification for this drama. I think more publicity than emergency?
I hope this idiot gets sent the bill.
Sir Ad E Noid
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1:54am Sat 16 Mar 13
sasmike wrote:Childish, but nice to know I know your depth. Don't pretend to be something you are not. Childish is one thing, hero you are not. Grow some.
Sir Ad E Noid wrote:very witty you are SIR AD E NOB, ED
sasmike wrote:SAS, so that will be Saturdays And Sundays?
andysaints007 wrote:and yor one of em !! dopey
WOW!!! I forgot how many boring, pathetic people come on this site
sasmike
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2:06am Sat 16 Mar 13
Sir Ad E Noid wrote:SHAME YOR DEPTH IS LOWER THAN MINE..... NOB, ED
sasmike wrote:Childish, but nice to know I know your depth. Don't pretend to be something you are not. Childish is one thing, hero you are not. Grow some.
Sir Ad E Noid wrote:very witty you are SIR AD E NOB, ED
sasmike wrote:SAS, so that will be Saturdays And Sundays?
andysaints007 wrote:and yor one of em !! dopey
WOW!!! I forgot how many boring, pathetic people come on this site
Sir Ad E Noid
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3:15am Sat 16 Mar 13
Sir Ad E Noid
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3:25am Sat 16 Mar 13
Sir Ad E Noid wrote:Nighty Nighty, my hero. Digging in NF mud is not the same as El Basrah mud!!!!!!
Glad to know your depth. Stop pretending you are important. You are not. You are not SF. Grow up!! Are you Army Cadet? SAS MIKE? Special Forces Mike? Special Forces Child? This is a child, ignore.
sasmike
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4:33am Sat 16 Mar 13
ps: i am 7 hours ahead of uk time so reading the echo and finding muppetts like you crawling around at this time
is not so sad ( 4me)
Blackwonderdog
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6:28am Sat 16 Mar 13
elvisimo
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8:09am Sat 16 Mar 13
Blackwonderdog wrote:Whatever. Move along ou have had your 15 minutes. Next story.
I would like thank those who came out to rescue me, looking at some of these comments I would like to say that I have been a dog walker for many years and have never found myself in this situation before. The report states that I was unable to pinpoint my location and it is true that because of this it was over an hour before I was located, however what is not reported was that the only number I had a signal to dial was the emergency services, and that it took 7 attempts and only 2 connected calls to get some information across, my name tel no. And roughly where I was and where the car was parked. The signal was very poor and dropped. Had I been able to communicate for longer I could have given the OS grid reference for my exact location therefore saving a lot of time and taxpayers (of which I am one) money. I was told iwas not in the 'usual' place where people get stuck and therefore harder to locate. I am not proud of what happened, it was, in the pure sense of the term, an unfortunate accident, I am safe and well and am very grateful to the accident and emergency services.
OSPREYSAINT
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8:09am Sat 16 Mar 13
Blackwonderdog wrote:Thank you for putting the record straight, I am also glad you are safe and well, it must have been a frightening and distressing situation, you used initiative which avoided a tragedy. I am appalled at some of the sanctimonious posting on here, criticising without having the slightest idea of the facts. This will serve as a warning to others to be careful and also supplied some good practice for the Rescue Teams. No harm done, let us be thankful for that.
I would like thank those who came out to rescue me, looking at some of these comments I would like to say that I have been a dog walker for many years and have never found myself in this situation before. The report states that I was unable to pinpoint my location and it is true that because of this it was over an hour before I was located, however what is not reported was that the only number I had a signal to dial was the emergency services, and that it took 7 attempts and only 2 connected calls to get some information across, my name tel no. And roughly where I was and where the car was parked. The signal was very poor and dropped. Had I been able to communicate for longer I could have given the OS grid reference for my exact location therefore saving a lot of time and taxpayers (of which I am one) money. I was told iwas not in the 'usual' place where people get stuck and therefore harder to locate. I am not proud of what happened, it was, in the pure sense of the term, an unfortunate accident, I am safe and well and am very grateful to the accident and emergency services.
espanuel
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8:38am Sat 16 Mar 13
Norwegian Saint
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9:41am Sat 16 Mar 13
espanuel wrote:Buelieu?
By the way SE I think you will find that Pigbush car park is on the way from Lyndhurst to Buealieu.
Norwegian Saint
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9:42am Sat 16 Mar 13
Norwegian Saint wrote:Baeulieu?
espanuel wrote:Buelieu?
By the way SE I think you will find that Pigbush car park is on the way from Lyndhurst to Buealieu.
Norwegian Saint
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9:48am Sat 16 Mar 13
Norwegian Saint wrote:Ohhhh.... You meant
Norwegian Saint wrote:Baeulieu?
espanuel wrote:Buelieu?
By the way SE I think you will find that Pigbush car park is on the way from Lyndhurst to Buealieu.
BEAULIEU (my old village)
But you are right regarding the road to Lyndhurst... good spot!
Northamboy
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9:52am Sat 16 Mar 13
Blackwonderdog wrote:I am very pleased you are safe and well as it must have been frightening for you. Glad the dogs are ok as well.
I would like thank those who came out to rescue me, looking at some of these comments I would like to say that I have been a dog walker for many years and have never found myself in this situation before. The report states that I was unable to pinpoint my location and it is true that because of this it was over an hour before I was located, however what is not reported was that the only number I had a signal to dial was the emergency services, and that it took 7 attempts and only 2 connected calls to get some information across, my name tel no. And roughly where I was and where the car was parked. The signal was very poor and dropped. Had I been able to communicate for longer I could have given the OS grid reference for my exact location therefore saving a lot of time and taxpayers (of which I am one) money. I was told iwas not in the 'usual' place where people get stuck and therefore harder to locate. I am not proud of what happened, it was, in the pure sense of the term, an unfortunate accident, I am safe and well and am very grateful to the accident and emergency services.
Message to the Echo...........
Could management of the Echo please start banning people who are obviously only coming here to cause trouble.
To be able to comment on stories is good but idiots who just want to wind others up spoil it for the majority.
Torchie1
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10:16am Sat 16 Mar 13
sasmike wrote:Countries like Viet-Nam and Thailand are in UTC+7.
u r a sad little muppet,, now go to bed instead of crawling threw the echo at this silly time of day, like sad muppets do,
ps: i am 7 hours ahead of uk time so reading the echo and finding muppetts like you crawling around at this time
is not so sad ( 4me)
Hampshire Corn and Bread
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10:21am Sat 16 Mar 13
Blackwonderdog wrote:Glad all is ok. I suspect the dogs are ready for another day of fun and games too!
I would like thank those who came out to rescue me, looking at some of these comments I would like to say that I have been a dog walker for many years and have never found myself in this situation before. The report states that I was unable to pinpoint my location and it is true that because of this it was over an hour before I was located, however what is not reported was that the only number I had a signal to dial was the emergency services, and that it took 7 attempts and only 2 connected calls to get some information across, my name tel no. And roughly where I was and where the car was parked. The signal was very poor and dropped. Had I been able to communicate for longer I could have given the OS grid reference for my exact location therefore saving a lot of time and taxpayers (of which I am one) money. I was told iwas not in the 'usual' place where people get stuck and therefore harder to locate. I am not proud of what happened, it was, in the pure sense of the term, an unfortunate accident, I am safe and well and am very grateful to the accident and emergency services.
espanuel
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12:38pm Sat 16 Mar 13
Sir Ad E Noid
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1:19pm Sat 16 Mar 13
Sir Ad E Noid wrote:You have been to El Basrah. Me too. And it stinks.
Sir Ad E Noid wrote:Nighty Nighty, my hero. Digging in NF mud is not the same as El Basrah mud!!!!!!
Glad to know your depth. Stop pretending you are important. You are not. You are not SF. Grow up!! Are you Army Cadet? SAS MIKE? Special Forces Mike? Special Forces Child? This is a child, ignore.
Sir Ad E Noid
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1:24pm Sat 16 Mar 13
Georgem
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1:58pm Sat 16 Mar 13
cantthinkofone wrote:Yep, obviously too subtle for me :)
Georgem wrote:I'm a wee bit surprised at you Georgem. You're usually smart enough to spot something intended as merely a wry quip. You should have stopped at the second sherry. ;-)
cantthinkofone wrote:No it doesn't. Fact of the day: income tax is not the only tax.
Georgem wrote:Depends which school you went to.
kev63 wrote:It's pretty much impossible to avoid paying any kind of tax whatsoever.
Georgem wrote:How do you know she's a tax payer?
chrisja wrote:She's paid the bill. She's a tax payer. This is kind of how the whole "society" thing works: we all contribute so that, when something goes wrong, or we have needs, they're covered.
I hope this idiot gets sent the bill.
I presume you pay the full amount for all the roads you use, and the actual full cost of your bins being emptied.
forest tony
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5:19pm Sat 16 Mar 13
Sir Ad E Noid wrote:25 years at last count,work in it and spent much of that time conserving it and walking it! Whats yours Ad E Noid?
forest tony wrote:Exactly, what is your experience of the Forest. How long have you lived in the New Forest?
So glad this lady and her dogs are okay! Well done to the emergency services! Probably a lesson to be learnt by all walkers in the Forest, it is renowned for its bogs,part of its scientific value are these bogs and go hand in hand with some of its unique flora and fauna! After a year of very wet conditions,these bogs have not only become more treacherous, but have spread,they are not easy to see all the time until you get stuck in one, so best to tread with caution!
Facewagon
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12:02am Sun 17 Mar 13
Sir Ad E Noid wrote:Are you ok? You seem to be arguing with yourself. Invisible enemies?
Sir Ad E Noid wrote:You have been to El Basrah. Me too. And it stinks.
Sir Ad E Noid wrote:Nighty Nighty, my hero. Digging in NF mud is not the same as El Basrah mud!!!!!!
Glad to know your depth. Stop pretending you are important. You are not. You are not SF. Grow up!! Are you Army Cadet? SAS MIKE? Special Forces Mike? Special Forces Child? This is a child, ignore.
cantthinkofone
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12:22pm Sun 17 Mar 13
Facewagon wrote:PTSD
Sir Ad E Noid wrote:Are you ok? You seem to be arguing with yourself. Invisible enemies?
Sir Ad E Noid wrote:You have been to El Basrah. Me too. And it stinks.
Sir Ad E Noid wrote:Nighty Nighty, my hero. Digging in NF mud is not the same as El Basrah mud!!!!!!
Glad to know your depth. Stop pretending you are important. You are not. You are not SF. Grow up!! Are you Army Cadet? SAS MIKE? Special Forces Mike? Special Forces Child? This is a child, ignore.
Sir Ad E Noid says...
5:36pm Fri 15 Mar 13