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Llanelli beach mud rescue: Man, child and dog rescued

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Coastguards, assisted by fire crews, used a sled, rope and pulleys to release the stricken trio

A man, a child and a dog were rescued after they became stuck in thick mud on a beach in Carmarthenshire.

Police requested the assistance of the Coastguard in North Dock, Llanelli, shortly before 15:00 BST.

Coastguard rescue teams from Burry Port and Llansteffan, assisted by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews, used a sled, rope and pulleys to release the stricken trio.

No medical treatment was required and the incident was over by 17:10.

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The man, child and dog became stuck at North Dock, Llanelli, on Wednesday