Selsey coastguard crew rescue man stuck in Emsworth harbour

Teams were sent out on Monday evening (August 17) after Robert Eitel went out to get a paddle at Emsworth Harbour and couldn’t get back.

Mr Eitel sat on a buoy waiting for help from The Selsey and Hillhead Coastguard Rescue Teams, Hampshire Fire and Rescue and South Central Ambulance.

Coastguard officer, Holly Newnham said: “If you do find yourself stuck in the mud, try to spread your weight as much as possible, avoid moving and stay as calm as you can.

“Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard and we’ll get our specially trained teams out as quickly as possible. Discourage others from attempting to rescue you, as they could become stuck as well.”

The Selsey Coastguard Team said on its Facebook page it was paged along with Hillhead Coastguard Team to reports of a man stuck in the mud at Emsworth near the Yacht Club.

“The man realised he was in trouble and managed to sit himself on a buoy to avoid sinking further while help was on its way.

“Two members of the Selsey Team kitted up in full Mud Rescue Gear and Mudders went out to the casualty and made sure he was ok and put him in a stretcher. He was then winched back to dry land. Selsey Coastguard Rescue Team are a specialist Mud Rescue Team.”

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