Burnham team responds to person stuck in mud on Donniford Beach

The crew launched at around 2.48pm.

The person was stuck on the low tide mark, with a fast incoming tide approaching.

A spokesperson from the Burnham Coastguard Rescue Team said: "On the afternoon of the 10th, we were tasked to back up our flank team HM Coastguard Watchet who were responding to reports of a person on the low tide mark stuck up to their knees with a fast incoming tide approaching.

"We hitched up our trailer which we use to carry all our mud rescue equipment and headed off into the afternoon traffic to meet up with our fellow coastguards already on scene.

"Due to the incoming tide starting to flood it was quickly established that this was a time-critical incident and multiple assets were tasked.

"Coastguard Rescue Helicopter Rescue 187 was scrambled, lifeboats from Minehead RNLI Lifeboat Station were launched and units from Fire Rescue Services were also tasked.

"Two Coastguard Mud Rescue Technicians were kitted up and in no time were with the casualty quickly and carefully digging them out before escorting the person back to the safety of the hard standing and away from the incoming tide.

"With this good news, we stood down before arrival and headed back to station ready for our next call.

"A good job by those on scene to quickly extract the person from danger and a great example of multi-agency working.

"Well done to all involved.

"If you see anyone in danger or difficulty along the coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."

A HM Coastguard Watchet spokesperson added: "With no serious injuries sustained the casualty was able to return to their accommodation for a shower and to rest after their ordeal.

"The friends and family of the casualty did exactly the right thing and immediately dialled 999 for assistance.

"Following the rescue a hot debrief was carried out at the scene by all involved, prior to all the services standing down and returning to station.

"HM Coastguard, to search, to rescue, to save."