Three stranded paddleboarders overcome scary ordeal after winding up stuck in mud off Hayling Island

The Selsey Coastguard Rescue Team, along with Hayling Island and Portsmouth rescue teams, were called with reports of the scary situation on August 25.

At approximately 5pm, the rescue teams raced to Hayling Island after the trio found themselves stuck in the mud while paddle boarding.

The Selsey Coastguard Rescue Team took to Facebook, saying: “Stood down enroute with the casualties now out of the mud after they managed to self rescue themselves.

“Hayling Coastguard Team checked the casualties to make sure they were ok and no medical or further assistance was needed.

“The casualties were out paddle boarding when they got into difficulties due to the tide going out and not having enough water.”