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Swanage firefighters turn FORE! fighters during golf club shout

FIREFIGHTERS – or FORE! fighters – picked up some unusual souvenirs as they responded to a call on Tuesday night (January 16).

A Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue crew from Swanage was sent to reports of a fire near the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, in Studland.

However, despite the blaze being a “controlled burn”, firefighters did not head home empty handed – picking up dozens of golf balls as they made their way back from the scene.

“This evening, one pump was called to a fire near the Isle Of Purbeck Golf Club,” a Swanage Fire Station spokesperson said.

The crew collected dozens of golf balls on the shout. Pictures: Swanage Fire Station

The crew collected dozens of golf balls on the shout. Pictures: Swanage Fire Station

“Crews took a long walk through the course to the fire, which turned out to be a controlled burn.

“Once a responsible person returned to the fire we were able to head back to station.

“On the way back we managed to find some souvenirs – most of which likely belong to our watch manager, Nick Corben.”

They added: “If you enjoy long walks in the dark then we are currently recruiting.”

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