TWO GIRLS RESCUED FROM THE MUD AT LANGSTONE HARBOUR
Two girls were rescued from
the mud in Langstone Harbour, Portsmouth this afternoon after they went to
rescue their dog and became stuck themselves.
At just before 3pm Hampshire
Fire and Rescue called Solent Coastguard to say they had been called to rescue
two girls from the mud in Langstone Harbour, just off the Eastern Road,
Portsmouth. Two girls had been playing with their dog when they thought it had
become stuck in the mud. They went to rescue it and became stuck up to their
waists. The dog managed to free itself and made it back to solid ground.
Solent Coastguard sent
Portsmouth, Hillhead and Hayling Island Coastguard Rescue teams who are all
trained in mud rescue. South Central
Ambulance and Hampshire Police were also sent to the scene to assist.
Using specialist mud
equipment the girls were freed at just before 4.15pm.
Katharine Piggin Solent
Coastguard Watch Manager said;
“The heavy recent rain and incoming tides can create areas of quicksand which quickly suck you in.
“If your dog becomes stuck in mud please don’t try to free it yourself as you can become stuck yourself.
“The heavy recent rain and incoming tides can create areas of quicksand which quickly suck you in.
“If your dog becomes stuck in mud please don’t try to free it yourself as you can become stuck yourself.
“If you do become stuck in
mud you should try and spread your weight as much as possible and if you have a
mobile phone dial 999 and ask for the coastguard. Avoid moving and stay as calm
as you can. You should also discourage others from attempting to rescue you
because without the proper equipment they could become stuck too.”
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