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Two people rescued after getting stuck in mud flats near Holy Island

Two adults were rescued by the emergency services after getting stuck in mud flats near Holy Island.

Local coastguards, the fire service, and the RNLI were called out where they found two adults who were stuck in the mud between Fenham and Holy Island as the tide was rapidly rising.

The coastguard and fire service were able to bring the casualties to safety, with the RNLI lifeboat not required, during the incident on Thursday June 22, just after 2.30pm.

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Ian Clayton, Seahouses RNLI volunteer press officer, said: "Just a note of caution to visitors to this coastline, that care is needed in parts of Budle Bay and on the mudflats leading to Holy Island. Here the sand can become very soft, and trap the unwary.

"The tide also rises quite quickly across the mud flats here. If you are walking in this area, seek local advice and have a means of calling for help. Fortunately, today had a good outcome."

A spokesperson for Northumberland Fire and Rescue service said: "We advise that residents and visitors planning to visit Lindisfarne and the surrounding areas to take extra care. Whilst there is nothing better than enjoying the outdoors of our beautiful county, areas such as the mudflats can trap people.

"We'd like to echo what the RNLI have said by saying check local advice and have a means of calling for help, such as a mobile phone with you. Taking the above precautions can minimise the risk of visitors running into trouble whilst around the Holy Island area and ensure they have a more enjoyable, stress-free holiday."

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of two people stuck in mud between Fenham Hill and Holy Island at 2.18pm on 22 June. We dispatched one ambulance crew and two crews from our Hazardous Area Response Team, who worked with our partners to rescue the patients before assessing and discharging both patients on scene."

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