Two teenagers stuck in mud rescued by firefighters
Teenagers stuck in the mud in Portsmouth were rescued by Portsmouth crews yesterday afternoon.
Crews from Southsea, Cosham and the water rescue unit from Fareham Fire Station were alerted at 16:49 to the incident off of Eastern Road.
The two casualties were stuck up to their knees around 15 metres from the shoreline.
Water rescue firefighters established a safe path using specialist equipment, and released the teenagers before passing them into the care of SCAS paramedics.
HIWFRS left the scene following the stop message at 17:16.
This incident acts as a timely reminder this Be Water Aware Week, for you to ensure your safety when you are in and near to water.
We ask that before you venture out, make sure that you are aware of our guidance on how to stay safe:
- 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