Emergency services were called to a man stuck in the water at New Brighton .
Response crews rushed to the scene at Fort Perch Rock, New Brighton just after 7.30pm on Monday, July 19.
Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and the RNLI were called to the scene after reports of a man being stuck knee deep in water.
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Two fire engines and the force's search and rescue vehicle Marine Fire 1 arrived at the scene at 7.50pm, after being called by police at 7.45pm.
The man was then rescued from the mud at 8.07pm and was left in the care of Merseyside Police.
North West Ambulance Service were on standby for the duration of the incident, but were not needed as the man didn't have any injuries.
The fire service remain at the scene of the incident for the time being.
A spokesperson from Merseyside Police confirmed they were in attendance but did not give any further details.
Eye witnesses said the beach was closed off by police.
The rescue comes after Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service launched a campaign to make people 'water aware'.
The force is asking people not to swim or play in open water, make sure they know what to do in an emergency and never enter the water to try and help a person or animal. Instead, dial 999 immediately.
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