A helicopter rescue mission had to be completed after a boat became stuck in thick mud.
The vessel was trapped between Brightlingsea and Alresford Creek.
The Coastguard was called at around 4.55pm yesterday by a member of the public.
Lifeboat crews from West Mersea, Clacton and Holbrook attended.
A helicopter was diverted from training to assist in the rescue.
Two males are believed to have been airlifted to safety from the vehicle and were ashore by around 7.30pm.
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