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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Woman rescued from beach says she feels 'pure shame'
A woman who was rescued by the RNLI after becoming stuck in sinking mud flats says she was blissfully unaware she was "in any sort of danger". Nineteen people were rescued by emergency services on the shoreline of Weston-super-Mare in north Somerset, on the hottest weekend of the year so far. Avon Fire and Rescue Service said it used its hovercraft and called on RNLI for support. Everyone was rescued safely and no injuries were reported. Tammy Facey, who was visiting the seaside from Birmingham, told the BBC: "It was the most confusing thing, we just had no awareness of the risks." The sinking mud appears on the shoreline at low tide, when fine sediment mixes with water to create a liquefied soil that loses its ability to support weight when disturbed. Ms Lacey and her nephew had been wading out to meet the tide in an attempt to cool down, but soon realised their efforts were futile. "It was up to my knees, up to my thighs," she said, describing the sand beneath them as a "muddy bog". "We were absolutely exhausted and very confused because we thought, 'why are there no [warning] signs?' "I just realised it would be too tiring for us to swim any further. I thought this is really stupid, we need help." She added that she felt "pure shame and horror" about having to rescued by the "kind volunteers", who risk their lives to save others. The Weston-super-Mare Lifeboats RNLI Facebook page shared another of the accounts from a person rescued. "We waded through thigh deep mud for an hour and half to reach the sea," they said. "We got to the sea and even though I was sinking, I was thrilled the tide was coming in as I thought I could cool down and swim. More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset "I genuinely was not aware of the danger, it didn't even occur to me to call 999. I feel incredibly stupid. "I can't thank the RNLI enough. I think it's really important to raise awareness." In a statement, the RNLI at Weston-super-Mare said: "If you see anyone walking to the shoreline and towards the mud, please warn them of the dangers, you could save a life." Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Scores of beachgoers rescued from sinking mud Family rescued from 'sticky' beach mud RNLI Avon Fire and Rescue
BBC News
18 hours ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Nineteen rescued from Weston-super-Mare beach mud on hottest weekend
Nineteen people stuck in dangerous beach mud flats at the weekend had to be rescued by emergency services, sparking a safety incidents took place on the shoreline at Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset, on the hottest weekend of the year so Fire and Rescue Service said it needed to use its hovercraft and called on RNLI support. The fire service said everyone was rescued safely and no injuries were a statement, the RNLI at Weston-super-Mare said: "If you see anyone walking to the shoreline and towards the mud, please warn them of the dangers, you could save a life." The RNLI's lifeboat crews were called to six mud flat rescues on Sunday. The mud appears on the shoreline at low Weston-super-Mare Lifeboats RNLI Facebook page shared one of the accounts from a person said: "We waded through thigh deep mud for an hour and half to reach the sea. I just wasn't aware the dangers of doing that. "We got to the sea and even though I was sinking I was thrilled the tide was coming in as I thought I could cool down and swim. "I genuinely was not aware of the danger, it didn't even occur to me to call 999. I feel incredibly stupid. "I can't thank the RNLI enough."I think it's really important to raise awareness."
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Body of woman in her 30s recovered from River Avon after she got into difficulty while swimming
A BODY has been recovered in the search for a woman who got into difficulty while swimming in the River Avon. Emergency services rushed to the scene by the river, near Bath, at around 7.20pm yesterday following reports the woman, in her 30s, was struggling in the water. 2 Avon and Somerset Police said she had been swimming in the river close to the footbridge at Grosvenor Bridge Road. Following a search by Avon Fire and Rescue Service and the National Police Air service, a body was discovered at about 8.15pm. The woman was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesperson from Avon and Somerset Police said: "The woman's next of kin have been informed. "Our thoughts are with them following these tragic events. "A file will be prepared for the coroner in due course, but the circumstances of the woman's death are believed to be non-suspicious." is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun. 2
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Body of woman found in River Avon in search for swimmer
The body of a woman in her 30s has been recovered after a swimmer got into difficulty in a river near Bath, police have services were called at about 19:20 BST on Friday to the River Avon at and Somerset Police said the woman had been swimming in the water close to the Grosvenor Bridge Road Fire and Rescue Service and the National Police Air service searched the area and discovered a body at about 20:15, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesperson from Avon and Somerset Police said: "The woman's next of kin have been informed. "Our thoughts are with them following these tragic events."A file will be prepared for the coroner in due course, but the circumstances of the woman's death are believed to be non-suspicious."Two weeks ago a man's body was recovered from the River Avon in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire.
The Independent
22-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Families evacuated after fire breaks out at Bristol maternity hospital
Families are said to have been evacuated after plumes of black smoke were seen billowing from a maternity hospital in Bristol. Avon Fire and Rescue Service said on Thursday afternoon it was responding to a fire on Southwell Street, Bristol, and warned people to avoid the area. Videos shared by locals on social media showed smoke rising from St Michael's Hospital as mothers and babies were reportedly led across the road to safety by midwives. Jess Hutchinson, 22, whose waters had broken, told the BBC it was 'scary' hearing there was a fire on the roof. Matt Burden, from Weston-super-Mare, told the BBC that he was inside the maternity unit with his wife when the fire broke out and that his wife was in labour with their third baby. "I went out to get some food, came back and obviously the alarm went off," he told the broadcaster, adding that his partner was safe inside. "They said all partners had to leave. Everyone was going down the fire exit quite fast. When we came out I saw black smoke, all up in flames." Green Party co-leader and MP for Bristol Central wrote on social media: 'Scenes from the fire at St Michael's Hospital look incredibly distressing - my thoughts are with all those who had to evacuate in such scary circumstances, and huge thanks to the emergency services for their bravery. 'I'll be keeping a close eye on the situation as it develops.' Smoke could be seen across the city, including from Bristol Temple Meads station, as videos showed a number of firefighters battling the blaze. Around an hour after the fire service confirmed the fire, it added: 'We can confirm that the fire has safely been extinguished. The cause of the fire will be investigated.' Residents have been told to expect delays and use alternative routes, as nearby St Michaels Hill is closed between its junctions with Hortfield Road and Tyndall Avenue.
