River rescue teams work through darkness as police confirm missing person search
Rescue teams are working through darkness in the River Tees as part of an urgent missing person search. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN) Rescue rescue teams are working through darkness in the River Tees as part of an urgent missing person search. Emergency crews have been working along the river in Yarm throughout the afternoon.
A cordon was earlier erected along True Lovers Walk at the water’s edge while the police helicopter was spotted over the town. Water rescue specialists and police with torches have been photographed and are continuing their search efforts this evening.
The Northern Echo: Search efforts are continuing in the area this evening. Search efforts are continuing in the area this evening. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
The Northern Echo: Volunteers from Tees River Rescue search under the bridge.
Volunteers from Tees River Rescue search under the bridge. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
The Northern Echo: Police remain in the area. Police remain in the area. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN) Cleveland Police said they are searching for a missing person.
Officers are yet to confirm the person’s identity. The dog unit is also in attendance on Silver Street in Yarm while enquiries continue. The fire brigade left the scene at about 4pm and confirmed the incident was police-led.
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The Northern Echo: Rescue teams working in the river.
Rescue teams working in the river. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
The Northern Echo: Police on the water’s edge while searches continue.
Police on the water’s edge while searches continue. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
The Northern Echo: Search teams are also working along the side of the water.
Search teams are also working along the side of the water. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
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