6 days ago
Lifeboat volunteer finds himself in a spot of bother during mud rescue mission
After being called to a situation where a woman got stuck in the mud in Rowhedge, one of the RNLI volunteers found himself in a spot of bother during the rescue mission.
Crews were called to the water's edge of the River Colne on Monday between Wivenhoe and Rowhedge where a woman was waist deep in mud and required assistance to get out.
Crews from Wivenhoe and Colchester were helped by West Mersea fire station as well as West Mersea Lifeboat Station.
Smiles - Lifeboat volunteers found the funny side of the situation (Image: West Mersea Lifeboat Station) The decision was made to put two crew ashore to provide assistance until the mud rescue team arrived.
A Facebook post on the West Mersea Lifeboat Station page said: "Volunteer crew Angus and Luke were put ashore, both enjoying a fantastic mud bath, until it was decided that no further assistance was required, as the casualty was thankfully not in immediate danger.
"Luke had at this point unfortunately become slightly stuck in the mud, but with the help of helm Steph, managed to get back onto the lifeboat."
An Essex County Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "On Monday Evening we were called to Wivenhoe to a woman stuck up to her waist in mud.
"Our specialist water and mud rescue team was joined by crews from Wivenhoe and Colchester as well as West Mersea Lifeboat Station - RNLI.
"Whilst we were digging the women out of the mud, we couldn't help but have a little chuckle at the predicament that Luke from West Mersea Lifeboat managed to get himself into.
"The woman was safely rescued and left in the care of the East of England Ambulance Service. Good teamwork between all the emergency services lead to a good outcome.
"Don't worry West Mersea Lifeboat Station - RNLI we also had to spend quite a bit of time cleaning ourselves and our equipment afterwards."
