MAN STUCK UPTO HIS WAIST IN MUD AT RHOSSILI



This evening a young man has been rescued on the beach at Rhossili, after getting stuck in mud up to his waist.

The Fire and Rescue Service informed Swansea Coastguard of the incident at , stating that the casualty was out walking and was in a distressed situation, stuck in mud.

Swansea Coastguard sent Rhossili Coastguard Rescue team and Burry Port and Port Talbot Coastguard Mud Rescue teams. Rescue Helicopter 169 from RAF Chivenor was scrambled and the Swansea Ambulance and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were on scene.

Will Parfitt, Watch Manager at Swansea Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, said:

"A Coastguard Rescue officer was first on scene, as the tide was too high for vehicle access he went on foot to the casualty and reassured him that help was on its way.  The casualty who was in his early twenties and thought to be local was extracted from the mud and has now being taken by air to Morriston Hospital.

Coastal walkers should always be aware of the hazards of the local area, and dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard in an emergency.



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The Maritime & Coastguard Agency Duty Press Officer
Office hours: 023 8032 9401
Mobile: 07764 624 505
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