A man aged in his 70s slipped down an embankment into the Glenelg River at Casterton.
AN elderly Casterton resident who slipped and fell into the Glenelg River while fishing on Wednesday was rescued using a rope.
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The man aged in his 70s slipped down the embankment into the river opposite the town's Albion Hotel-Motel about 1.50pm.
Due to the river's cold temperature, the man had some cramping and was unable to get out until police arrived and pulled him in with a rope.
A spokesman for Ambulance Victoria said paramedics assessed the man but he did not require further treatment.
j.pech@fairfaxmedia.com.au
