Safety concerns for two young people in deep mud on Brean Beach sparked a call-out for Burnham-On-Sea’s emergency services on Wednesday afternoon (June 11th).
A Coastguard helicopter, two rescue hovercraft from BARB Search & Rescue plus Burnham Coastguards and the fire service were sent to the beach at 2.20pm amid concern for the youngsters with an incoming tide nearby.
“BARB’s volunteers were called out this afternoon by HM Coastguard to Brean beach with their two hovercrafts following concerns for two young people in deep mud.”
“Brean’s Beach Warden had raised the alarm after seeing the two venturing far across the mudflats to reach the sea. Devon & Somerset Fire Service and Burnham Coastguards were also called to the scene, along with a Coastguard rescue helicopter.”
“Fortunately, the youngsters waded out of the mud and up the beach to safety when they saw the response. They were checked over as a precaution and given safety advice about the dangers of wading out into the mud on an incoming tide.”
“This was another good example of a multi-agency response with a positive outcome. If you see someone in difficulty along the coastline, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”
