A 10-year-old German boy was rescued on Sunday noon from a mudslide at a clay pit on the island of Mors, Denmark. Andreas Andersen, a duty officer at Mid and West Jutland Police (Midt- og Vestjyllands Politi), reported that the boy was conscious throughout the ordeal and was rescued in good condition, although he experienced back pain. Following the rescue, he was flown to a hospital for further examination.
The incident took place on Skarrehagevej, a popular tourist destination known for its public access to the clay pit, where visitors can search for fossils. The mudslide occurred while the boy was exploring the area, causing him to become trapped in the mud.
The rescue operation involved firefighters, an ambulance, a helicopter, and police, who had to travel approximately 100 meters to reach the accident site. The boy is a tourist, and the Fossil and Clay Museum (Fossil- og Molermuseet), which oversees the clay pit, has temporarily closed the site to visitors.
The clay pit attracts many due to the well-preserved fossil finds of fish, insects, reptiles, and plants.