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He Got Stuck in Mud -as the Tide Rolled In
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Key Points:
- A man became trapped up to his knees in mud on the River Alt near Blundellsands Sailing Club in Sefton, Merseyside, as the tide was rising rapidly.
- Emergency crews, including HM Coastguard Crosby and fire service teams, conducted a rescue operation in challenging terrain with water only about six feet from the man.
- The man was successfully pulled out using specialist rescue equipment just before rising waters nearly engulfed him and was checked by paramedics without needing hospital treatment.
- Officials advise that individuals trapped in mud should avoid struggling and recommend bystanders call for professional help rather than attempting a rescue themselves.
