Video shows surveyors stuck in mud at Sandwich and Pegwell Bay. Coastal conditions warning issued by council.
The video shows them struggling to move around. Someone online joked about them knowing the sand was soft. These workers were doing survey work for Canterbury City Council.
The council said the video is kind of funny, but they wanted to send a serious message. They are warning everyone about changing coastal conditions, noting that shorelines can change fast.
The survey team checks the beaches, sometimes using a quad bike. They keep track of how the beach changes, and coastal managers use their data for planning.
They always survey when the tide is low and follow advice from Natural England. The council wants people to be careful because even experts can get into trouble.
A wildlife group noticed a quad bike on the mudflats, an area usually off-limits to protect birds. A warden said they likely gave permission for the survey work and asks visitors to respect the rules.