A lucky-to-be-alive woman was saved after her car plunged 14ft into a freezing river.
The driver was rescued by a heroine passer-by after her vehicle veered off the road.
Her motor went down a steep bank and into the water.
A brave woman passing by jumped into the river to help before the arrival of emergency services.
They then plucked the casualty from the River Tavy in Tavistock, near Plymouth, Devon.
It happened at around 3pm on Tuesday (3 Dec).
Crews used ladders and rescue equipment to rescue the driver from the car.
They then used winches and straps to secure the vehicle.
The woman was checked over before being taken to hospital, as reported by Need To Know.
A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesman, said: “Two of Tavistock’s crews supported by Yelverton, Bere Alston and the specialist rescue team from Camels Head came together on Tuesday to rescue a casualty from the River Tavy.
“The casualty and her car went over the bank and down a sheer drop of around four meters.
“A special thank you to the lady who had jumped down into the river to offer help and assistance.
“With fast-flowing and fairly deep water she has risked her own life to help others.
“Crews used ladders, water and line rescue equipment to remove the casualty from the vehicle along with winches and straps to secure the vehicle.
“A challenging incident with lots of resources including a local doctor, paramedics, the police and recovery team to remove the vehicle.
“The casualty was checked over at the scene and taken to hospital by ambulance.”
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