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Dad and Son ‘Nearly Die’ After Sinking in Beach Mud
New signs were installed after the pair escaped chest-deep mud, and officials warned that 25 signs now alert visitors to soft ground risks.
- On Saturday, May 2, James, 47, and his son Oliver, 11, became trapped chest-deep in soft mud at St. Mary's Bay in Kent while digging for bait as the tide rose.
- Mudflats at the location are exposed when the tide goes out but become covered by water when it returns, creating a risk of becoming stuck in soft, quicksand-like ground that traps feet.
- Using a bait pump as a probe, James navigated 120 meters to shore by recalling zoology training from the Australian rainforest, describing each step as "weightlifting" while dragging Oliver to safety.
- Following the incident, Folkestone and Hythe District Council installed 25 additional warning signs to increase awareness of the potential dangers posed by soft mud and sand in the area.
- Authorities advise anyone in trouble to dial 999 or 112 immediately for HM Coast Guard, which coordinates maritime search and rescue across the UK and deploys appropriate emergency teams.
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Dad relives horror moment he and son 'nearly died' after sinking in beach mud
James, 47, and his Oliver, 11, had been digging for bait when they became trapped in soft mud up to their chest and their calls for help went unanswered as beach goers did not realise the danger they were in
·London, United Kingdom
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