Teenagers rescued from mudflats

Concerns were raised because of the incoming tide and mud

Seven teenagers have been rescued after getting stuck in the mud at a Somerset beach on Friday afternoon.

An RAF helicopter, two lifeboats and a hovercraft were called after a warden at Berrow Beach saw the group in difficulty almost a mile from shore.

A Burnham-on-Sea rescue hovercraft spokesman said a rapid response was necessary because of the treacherous mud and incoming tide.

The teenage girls from Essex were staying at a holiday camp in Brean.

The spokesman added: "The helicopter and lifeboats were stood down en-route to the incident.

"We needed to get to the girls quickly because of the speed the tide comes in."