Missing Florida man found over a week later trapped in shoulder-deep mud

Specialized officials, including from the Palatka fire department, during the hours-long rescue. Photograph: Palatka fire department

A Florida man who had been missing since Valentine’s Day was found over a week later trapped in mud up to his shoulders, authorities said.

Andrew Giddens, 36, had reportedly gone several days without food or water by then, and officials ultimately rescued him in dramatic fashion to end his nightmarish ordeal.