Fire crews in Portsmouth have rescued two teenagers after they became trapped in thick mud near the shoreline.
Fire crews in Portsmouth have rescued two teenagers after they became trapped in thick mud near the shoreline.
Rescue teams from Southsea, Cosham, and the specialist water rescue unit from Fareham Fire Station rushed to the scene on Tuesday evening, near Eastern Road in Portsmouth.
The teenagers were found stuck knee-deep in mud, around 15 metres from the shore.
Firefighters carefully freed them and safely brought them back to dry land before handing them over to paramedics for checks.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service say the incident is a timely reminder of the dangers of coastal mudflats—especially during Be Water Aware Week.
Here's some tips on how to stay safe from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service:
- Always follow local warning signs
- Don’t go out alone into unknown areas
- Remember, mud isn’t always obvious as it can resemble stable ground
- Be aware of tide times and currents
- Take a mobile phone with you
- Stay on footpaths and keep dogs under control
- If you do get caught out or come across someone stuck in mud – call 999 and ask for Coastguard – don’t enter the mud to help them
If you do find yourself in danger:
- Try to stay calm and avoid movement
- Spread your weight to stand evenly
- Call loudly to attract attention
- Call 999 as soon as possible as conditions can get worse quickly
- And discourage others from attempting to rescue you
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