Emergency crews were called to Burnham-On-Sea Sailing Club on Saturday afternoon (March 14th) after a boy became trapped in mud beside the pontoons.
Police, Coastguards, and BARB Search & Rescue were called at around 3.45pm when an eyewitness reported the individual struggling in thigh-deep mud.
Several of Burnham-On-Sea Coastguard’s mud rescue technicians used a line to help the boy to safety and he did not require medical treatment.
Emergency services praised the quick-thinking member of the public who called for help, reminding residents and visitors of the dangers of mudflats along Burnham’s coastline.
“We always prefer to get called and perform a quick rescue like this to avoid the risk of people putting themselves in difficulty to help others,” added a spokesperson.
Safety advice was given and the teams were able to stand down.
