Hampshire firefighters warning about mud and water

Hampshire Fire and Rescue are warning teenagers and children about the dangers of mud and water after they attended three separate incidents in the last three days.

Three boys were rescued from mud at Bittern Manor on Sunday, another teenager was rescued from Farlington in Portsmouth and a third was rescued from mud this morning in Southampton.

Station Manager Rob Dellow said, "These incidents act as an urgent reminder of the dangers of mud and water. Luckily the casualties in these recent incidents managed to get out or were rescued by emergency services. These incidents could so easily have had devastating consequences.”

Their advice for what you should do if you do become stuck in mud include:

• Stay calm

• Lie down, spread your arms and legs wide apart and shout for help

• Get someone to call 999

• Do not stand upright or attempt any movement as this makes you sink even more quickly

• If you see someone stuck in the mud, always go for help- do not go into the mud yourself