Another Rescue Operation for Mudflat Walkers Near Ameland

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For the second time in a short period, a group of mudflat walkers has run into trouble near Ameland. They were caught off guard by the tide, a spokesperson for the safety region told Omrop Fryslân. The coast guard deployed a helicopter and three rescue boats to bring the ten mudflat walkers to safety. They were all pulled from the water and taken by helicopter to the KNRM boathouse on the island. Ambulances and a trauma helicopter, among others,…

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Ten mudflat walkers got into trouble near Ameland on Friday afternoon. They were standing waist-deep in water, a spokesperson for the safety region reported. All ten were brought ashore on Ameland by helicopter.

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Ten mudflat walkers got into trouble on Friday afternoon on their way to Ameland. All ten were rescued by helicopter and transported to the island.

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A helicopter rescued ten mudflat walkers from the Wadden Sea near Ameland on Friday afternoon. They had gotten into trouble due to the rising tide and strong winds. Mudflat walking guide Wim Spijk had actually cancelled a trip to the island. ‘I want to walk safely.’