BURNHAM Coastguard Team were called to Uphill beach in Weston help rescue a man who was “in the mud and heading into the river” on Friday, June 2.

Police officers and members of the fire service were also at the scene. 

A Coastguard spokesperson said: "The team were tasked to Uphill beach to assist with a person who was in the mud and heading into the River Axe.

"Police and fire rescue were already on the beach and attempting to reach the person.

"Despite the best efforts by those on scene the person had too much of a headstart on them and had somehow managed to make it across to the quarry end of Brean Down.

"This meant we had to redeploy back to Brean to catch up with the person along with the police units who were responding.

"When we arrived, we were greeted by the police who had with them one very muddy and exhausted mud walker.

"While it is something we deal with on a regular basis, the reason people end up in the mud can vary.

"And while we can't always divulge information it's fair to say that we shouldn't always be quick to condemn the people involved.

"As always, if you see anyone in danger or difficulty along the coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."