A midnight rescue operation was carried out after a member of the public got stuck in the mud at Weston-super-Mare beach. Crews from Avon Fire and Rescue Service were called to Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare at 12.18am on August 11 to reports of a person stuck in beach mud.
The Coastguard and police also rushed to the scene. A hovercraft was deployed to carry out the midnight rescue mission.
The individual was rescued successfully. Avon Fire and Rescue have stated police were in attendance.
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This comes as the Coastguard was called out on Monday (August 8) after a missing child was reported on Berrow Beach. With beaches being busy in summer, it is easy for children to become disorientated and lose contact with their families.
Whilst ready to depart the station and make their way to Berrow Beach, the Coastguard were informed the child was found safely. Tasked but not launched were the RNLI Lifeboats as part of this call-out.
Burnham Coastguard Rescue Team have issued advice for attending busy beaches in summer. In a Facebook post about the Berrow call-out, they said, 'When visiting the beach we advise on arrival you arrange a meeting point that is easily seen.
'Take a family photo so there is an relevant photo of what they are wearing. If the beaches have lifeguards, ask if they have some free wristbands you can add important info to.
'In the event of an emergency along the coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.'
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