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A red-faced teenager had to be rescued by fire crews after he got stuck in a child’s swing – for three hours.

The 15-year-old was wedged in the play equipment in Plymouth, Devon, after squeezing his legs into the tiny seat.

He tried in vain to wriggle free but eventually decided to call the fire brigade for help.

It took rescue crews 30 minutes to dismantle the swing before the embarrassed lad was finally able to go home.


‘We would ask people to be careful about using age-appropriate play equipment’ (Picture: SWNS)

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service warned others about repeating Wednesday night’s stunt.

A spokesman said: ‘One appliance went to the incident at 7.40pm. They dismantled the swing using small tools and were there for around half an hour.



‘Accidents do happen and we always help people in need but there might have been a more serious incident for us to attend.

‘We would ask people to be careful about using age-appropriate play equipment.’