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Teenager rescued from mud at Folkestone Harbour Arm

14:42, 02 June 2021

updated: 14:54, 02 June 2021

A teenager was rescued from the mud at Folkestone today.

The fire service, ambulance and the coastguard were called to the Harbour Arm at 11.20am after the young boy became trapped in the mud.

A boy became stuck in mud today in Folkestone, near the Harbour Arm. All photos: Damian Chapman
A boy became stuck in mud today in Folkestone, near the Harbour Arm. All photos: Damian Chapman

Crews used mud paths to get to the teenager, who was then passed to paramedics.

Witnesses say it looked like the boy's shoes became lost in the mud.

Fire crews have now issued a warning for people to be cautious when walking in muddy areas, as it can be often deeper than it looks.

The incident lasted an hour.

Fire crews were at the scene for an hour
Fire crews were at the scene for an hour
The rescue drew a crowd
The rescue drew a crowd

Earlier this year, walkers were rescued after getting trapped at Warden Bay on the Isle of Sheppey.

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