A midnight rescue operation was carried out after a member of the public got stuck in the mud at Weston-super-Mare beach. Crews from Avon Fire and Rescue Service were called to Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare at 12.18am on August 11 to reports of a person stuck in beach mud.
The Coastguard and police also rushed to the scene. A hovercraft was deployed to carry out the midnight rescue mission.
The individual was rescued successfully. Avon Fire and Rescue have stated police were in attendance.