Children among four people rescued as boat capsizes in Kempston
Four people, including two children, were rescued after their boat capsized in the Great Ouse in Kempston.
Firefighters were called to Chapman Close at 12.47pm on Sunday (September 27) and rescued "four casualties” from the water.
The people were then handed into the care of the ambulance service.
An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman said: "An ambulance and ambulance officer vehicle were sent. Four patients were assessed and discharged at the scene."
A Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue spokesman added: "If you find yourself in trouble in the water, lean back and use your arms and legs to help you float.
"Then get control of your breathing before calling for help or swimming to safety. If you see someone else in trouble in the water, call 999 as soon as possible.
"There are a number of water safety boards in and around Bedfordshire which provide either an emergency rescue pole or an emergency throw bag which can be used to help someone if they are in difficulty in the water."
You can visit their website for further water safety advice.