A North Staffordshire man was recently reunited with the firefighter that helped save his life after he fell into a well earlier this year.

After spending months tracking down the man who helped rescue him when he fell 50ft into a well at his home in Cheadle, Jonno Stubbs recently met with Cheshire firefighter Jack Gaskell.

The pair were reunited at Knutsford Fire Station, after Jonno - who suffered "significant injuries" in the fall - was determined to thank the firefighter who helped save him.

Speaking about the reunion, Jack said: "In 22 years in the fire service, I've never had anyone reach out and find me after an incident.

"To have Jonno get in touch and show his appreciation really meant a lot.

"We do this job to help people. We go to an incident, do everything we can to make a difference and then move on to the next call. You don't often get the chance to see somebody again afterwards.

"Meeting Jonno and seeing how far he's come since the rescue was really special."

Jack was among the firefighters called to assist after Jonno fell into the well in February (images via Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service)

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Jack, who is part of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service's Technical Rescue Unit, was among the firefighters called to assist Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service after Jonno fell 50ft into the well in February.

Following what was described as a 'freak accident', Jack was lowered into the confined space where he was able to reassure Jonno.

The firefighter then fit him with a rescue harness and helped bring him safely back to the surface.

A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The reunion has been an emotional reminder of the lasting impact firefighters and emergency services have in their communities, often long after an incident has ended.

"Having met during a life-changing rescue, Jack and Jonno have turned a traumatic experience into a lifelong friendship and intend to keep in touch."