A FATHER and daughter had to be airlifted to hospital after they became stuck in mud in the New Forest last night.

Five fire engines, ambulance crews, and the Lymington Coastguard were all called to the scene after police received the emergency call at around 5.20pm.

The man and his young daughter, who is under the age of 12, were stuck in a bog off Beaulieu Road.

Firefighters used a mud path and water rescue equipment to free the casualties who were then airlifted to Southampton General Hospital.

A spokesperson for the UK Coastguard could not say whether the pair were injured, but confirmed both were “stable” before being taken to hospital.

“They were stuck in the mud for a while and, especially due to the time of night, there was a possible risk of hypothermia.”

The fire and ambulance crews left the scene shortly after 7pm.