Published: July 1, 2009
Burnham Coastguards called to help teenagers in River Axe estuary

Just hours after they issued a warning about the dangers of crossing the treacherous River Axe estuary between Weston and Brean Down, Coastguards were called out to help a group of teenagers spotted crossing the muddy river on Wednesday evening (July 1st).

Coastguards from Burnham-On-Sea and Weston carried out a foot search of the shores on either side of the river after two teenagers were seen wading through the deep mud between Weston and the rocky shores of Brean Down.

Burnham Coastguard Station Officer Steve Bird told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "Footprints were seen leading from Weston across the river bed to Brean before wending their way up the estuary."

"They seem to have made their way back to Weston, where they were met by Weston Coastguards."

"It's almost unbelievable that young people are putting themselves in danger like this."

"The mud here can be very dangerous and we would urge people to take notice of the warning signs and stay well clear."

The incident came after Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards issuing a warning, reported here, following the publication on YouTube of a group of youngsters claiming to have crossed from Weston to Brean Down.

Our photos show Burnham Coastguards at the scene of Wednesday night's incident next to Brean Down

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Coastguard website for Burnham-On-Sea