Weber County boy rescued after sinking up to armpits in mud

FARR WEST, Utah — A 14-year-old boy was rescued by emergency personnel after he sank up to his armpits in mud.

Deputies with the Weber County Sheriff’s Office said they received reports of an entrapment near 260o W. 1900 North Wednesday evening.

When they arrived, they found the boy, who had been walking through swampy water, stuck in the sticky mud.

Deputies grabbed ropes they keep in their patrol vehicles and pulled the boy to safety with assistance from the Weber Fire District.

“Not to worry, a little Tide and that shirt will be as good as new,” deputies said.