Emergency Call After Person Becomes Stuck in Mud at Crosby Beach

Coastguard teams were called to Crosby Beach near the radar tower over the weekend after reports of a person stuck in mud.

The team was already assembled for specialist mud rescue training when the call came in. Members were heading out to begin formal assessments in mud rescue techniques when they were tasked to attend the incident.

As crews made their way down to the beach, they were informed that the casualty had managed to free themselves from the mud. Thankfully, no medical treatment was required and the team was stood down shortly afterwards.

The incident highlights the very real dangers posed by mud along parts of the Sefton coastline, particularly around Crosby where soft sand and deep mud can quickly trap walkers.

Over the weekend, much of the team had been undertaking specialist upskilling in Mud Operator and Mud Technician roles. On Saturday, two Coastguard Rescue Officers attended Wirral to complete their Mud Operator course and both passed successfully.

On Sunday, seven team members took part in further assessments at station, supported by a Station Officer and two Senior Coastal Operations Officers. Two officers were assessed as Mud Technicians — the personnel who enter the mud danger zone to rescue casualties — while five were assessed as Mud Operators, who manage equipment and support from the shore.

Following the earlier callout, the team returned to complete their assessments, with all members successfully passing.

The Coastguard continues to remind the public to exercise extreme caution on mudflats and to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard if anyone becomes stuck or in difficulty.