MAN MISSING OFF SUNDERLAND AFTER ATTEMPTED DOG RESCUE
An intensive search took place off Hendon Beach, near Sunderland, after Humber Coastguard received a call, at 4pm this afternoon, that a man and woman had entered the water, apparently to attempt to rescue a dog.
While the woman has been rescued and was helped by paramedics, the search for the man, who apparently went into the water to try to save the woman - continued into the evening. The dog is also believed to have made it ashore.
The search and rescue helicopter 131 from RAF Boulmer carried out a search using infra-red equipment; the Sunderland RNLI lifeboats were on scene and both the Sunderland and Seaham Coastguard Rescue Teams were also involved in the operation. The Tyne Coastguard Sector Manager and police attended. After a shore line search at low water after darkness the search will be suspended for the night.