Man rescued from lagoon in Pontefract

A man was rescued from a lagoon near Pontefract.

Firefighters were called to the lagoon, off Headlands Lane, Knottingley, at about 12.20am today (Sunday).

Headlands Lane, Knottingley. Picture: Google.placeholder image
Headlands Lane, Knottingley. Picture: Google.

Crews rescued the man after being alerted by police.

Fire engines from Pontefract, Castleford, Rothwell, Ossett and Leeds attended the scene, as well as one technical rescue officer.

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