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# Heroes save man from wrong side of Tamar Bridge
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/heroes-save-man-from-wrong-side-of-tamar-bridge/
- Published: 2026-02-16T19:50:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-19T19:44:24.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: Tamar Bridge, News, #editors-picks

Heroes saved a man from the wrong side of the railings on the Tamar Bridge during a major emergency response last night Sunday (February 15).

[Police](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/devon-and-cornwall-police/), [paramedics](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/south-western-ambulance-service/), [firefighters](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/devon-and-somerset-fire-and-rescue-service/) and [HM Coastguard](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/hm-coastguard/) were called at around 11.20pm after concerns were raised for the welfare of the man. 

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****The Hazardous Area Response Team attended the incident.** (Image: Plymouth Plus)

Fortunately, the man made his way to the right side and was then assessed by the emergency services. 

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****Firefighters at the scene.**  (Image: Plymouth Plus)

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