Published: July 1, 2009
Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards issue warning over mudflats video

Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards have issued a safety warning after a group youngsters posted this video of themselves on YouTube claiming to have walked from Weston to Brean across the treacherous River Axe estuary.

Although there are questions about the authenticity of the claims given the youngsters' apparent unmuddy state, Coastguard Station Officer Steve Bird said in a statement: "They are taking their lives into their own hands because there is a serious risk of getting stuck there. It is particularly dangerous and the mud is very hazardous."

The group of six youngsters are seen in the video wiping mud from their shoes and then jokingly stating: "We made it to Brean alright then."

The video, embedded above, was posted on YouTube a week ago. Mr Bird added: "If people see anyone on that stretch I would suggest that they call the coastguard to get help."