A WOMAN had to be dug out of mud on the seafront at Chewton Bunny, near Waterford Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, yesterday.

The 56-year-old sunk up to her thighs at around 5.10pm and was stuck for 45 minutes before fire crews could rescue her.

A technical rescue crew from Poole fire station dug her out. She was transported by sledge to a waiting ambulance.