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Girl rescued from sand at Mission Beach

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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A girl was rescued after becoming trapped in the sand at Mission Beach Tuesday afternoon, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.

The department said the 16-year-old girl became trapped beneath six to eight feet of sand around 5 p.m. near San Fernando Place and Ventura Place.

According to authorities, she was digging a hole when it collapsed on her, burying her neck deep.

Video from Sky10 shows rescuers from the department working to dig the girl out while dozens watched the scene unfold.

She suffered no injuries, the department added.

Watch video from the scene below: