Countryfile presenter Anita Rani found herself caught out by the rising tide during a recent episode in Essex.
She was filming in West Mersea and Brightlingsea when she realised she had forgotten her wellies.
The Sunday (July 12) episode of the BBC show followed the TV show host as she explored the brackish waters of West Mersea in Essex, where she met with oyster farmers and researchers studying the impact of the non-native Atlantic rock oyster on the coastal ecosystem.
She was joined by University of Essex ecologist Tom Cameron, along with researchers Lola and Kristina, who have been conducting experiments on oyster reefs to understand their effects and potential benefits in helping coastal habitats adapt to rising sea levels.
During the segment, the group travelled towards a rock oyster reef near Brightlingsea, where Ms Rani quickly realised she hadn't followed outdoor protocol.
She said: "Someone's keeping an eye on the tide, right?
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"Doesn't help that I've broken Countryfile Rule 101 and forgotten my wellies."
The presenter was filmed wearing walking boots rather than more weather-appropriate wellies as the water continued to rise around her, and her concern grew.
"That came in very quickly. Look at this," she continues.
"The tide is coming in so quickly and now we're getting deeper."
As conditions became more difficult, a Countryfile guest stepped in to carry Ms Rani back to the boat as she laughed.
Despite the mishap, the episode continued with Ms Rani exploring the Countryfile archives, revisiting the individuals and initiatives that have shaped life along the coastline.
