Person rescued from mud in Folkestone
30+ Incident Wednesday 02 June 2021 12:21
Wednesday 02 June 2021
13:22
Fire engines: 2
Equipment: Rescue - Mud path
Special support vehicles: Water safety unit
Folkestone and Hythe
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a person stuck in mud off the Harbour Arm, in Folkestone. Two fire engines attended, as well as the Water Safety Unit, and crews used mud paths to rescue the teenager, who was passed into the care of SECAmb. HM Coastguard also attended. Following the incident, crews are reminding people to be cautious when walking in muddy areas, as it can be often deeper than it looks.