Coastguards save man stuck in mud near Humberston Fitties on New Year’s Day

Emergency services rushed to a beach to rescue a man who was stuck in the mud on New Year’s Day.

Cleethorpes Coastguard team rushed to the scene near Humberston Fitties at 12.56pm in their first call-out of the year following reports of a person stranded knee-deep in the ground 20 feet from the shore.

The man was freed with the help of HM Coastguard Donna Nook Rescue Team, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, as well as East Midlands Ambulance Service, and had no injuries besides mild hypothermia.

In a Facebook post, Cleethorpes Coastguard said: “On initial attendance, this would be quite a straightforward extraction of the casualty.

“However, it was soon discovered that the mud was wetter and more fluid than normal, meaning, that every time the techs removed the mud from the casualty's legs, it ran straight back into the hole, severely hindering the extraction.”

The team thanked bystanders for maintaining a sensible distance and issued advice to the public should they find themselves in a similar situation.

“The mud along that part of our coast is very close to the wooden groynes and is extremely fluid and deep.

“If you find yourself stuck in the mud, remain calm, stay still, sit or lay down to distribute your weight.

“Please do not encourage bystanders to execute a rescue - they will become casualties.”