Daring Rescue Saves Man Trapped in Maquoit Bay Mud Flats

In a dramatic incident that occurred on October 1st, a 31-year-old man from Topsham, Maine found himself unexpectedly trapped waist-deep in the treacherous mud flats of Maquoit Bay while out on a duck hunting excursion.

According to the Brunswick Police Department, they received a 911 call from the man, Matthew Alexander, who reported that he had sunk into the mud while trying to retrieve the ducks he had shot. Despite his efforts to free himself, the more he struggled, the deeper he became trapped in the unforgiving mud.

Responding quickly, the police officers launched an airboat and rushed to Alexander's location. Footage shared by the department on Facebook shows the officers pulling the stranded man from the strong suction of the mud and safely bringing him aboard the boat.

Due to his prolonged exposure to the cold ocean water while trapped in the mud, Alexander was transported to a local hospital as a precautionary measure. Fortunately, he was later released after receiving medical attention.

The Brunswick Police Department has since issued a warning about the dangers of the coastal mud flats, cautioning that these areas can contain "honey pots" - pockets of quicksand-like mud that can quickly ensnare unsuspecting individuals. They advise the public to exercise extreme caution when venturing into these treacherous environments.