Checks under way after report of person in River Wear in Sunderland
Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team joined colleagues from Seaham and Sunderland's RNLI Inshore and Atlantic Lifeboats at 6.30am today after a call a person had possibly entered the river wound the Wearmouth Bridge.
A spokesman for the Coastguard said: "After a search involving both Coastguard teams, lifeboats and police helicopter, all units were stood down with nothing untoward having been found.
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It added coastal emergencies should be reported to the Coastguard via 999.
The Samaritans can be called on 116 123 or by emailing [email protected].