Report of body boarder in trouble sparks extensive search on Northumberland coast
An extensive search of the Northumberland coast was carried out after reports were received of a body boarder in difficulty.
UK Coastguard received a call at 4.30pm on Saturday of a body boarder in difficulty in Beadnell Bay, possibly being carried out by the tide.
Seahouses inshore lifeboat, Amble all-weather lifeboat, Coastguard teams from Amble, Howick and Seahouses, and the Coastguard rescue helicopter from Prestwick joined the search.
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Hide AdAfter over three hours nothing was found, and there were no reports of anyone missing, so resources were stood down.