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Emergency Crews Save Person Trapped in Mud
8 May
Summary
- A person was rescued from mud at Otterspool Promenade.
- Emergency services used a tripod and stretcher for the rescue.
- The rescued individual was transported to the hospital.

Emergency services were called to Otterspool Promenade in Liverpool earlier on Friday following reports of a person in distress. Rescuers discovered an individual submerged and unresponsive in the mud at the popular waterside location.
Coastguard and other emergency crews worked together to free the casualty. They employed a specialized tripod system and a stretcher to lift the person out of the mud safely. The individual was subsequently handed over to paramedics.
Following the extraction, the rescued person was taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention. At this time, their exact condition has not been disclosed.