Man Rescued from Sinking Mud and Rising Tide in Lymington
A man was pulled to safety from waist-deep mud and a fast-rising tide in Lymington, Hampshire, less than an hour ago. The dramatic rescue unfolded around 1.30pm today (Friday 25 November) after the South Central Ambulance Service and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service alerted the UK Coastguard.
Heroic Rescue by Coastguard and Lifeboat Teams
Lymington and Hill Head Coastguard Rescue Teams sprang into action, joined by the RNLI Lymington Lifeboat. The lifeboat crew managed to free the trapped man and bring him ashore for urgent medical care.
Coastguard Warns: Stay Calm if You Get Stuck
“Our advice is always the same if you become stuck in mud or quicksand: Stay calm, try to spread your weight as much as possible, and avoid moving. Always call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Anyone trapped should also stop others from trying to rescue them, as they could get stuck too without proper equipment.”
