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01/07/2015
Body Recovered From Cumbrian River
A body has been recovered from a river in Cumbria following a search for a man missing in the water.
At around 4.15pm on Tuesday, police were called to the River Esk at Longtown Bridge, near Carlisle, after receiving reports of a man in difficulties in the water. It is understood the man, aged 32, had just rescued a young girl from the river.
Emergency services at the scene included a mountain rescue helicopter with thermal imaging equipment, police divers and water rescue teams.
At around 1.30am on Wednesday, a body was recovered from the water. Formal identification has not yet taken place.
The rescued girl is currently receiving treatment at Cumberland Infirmary. Her injuries are not thought to be serious.
(JP)
At around 4.15pm on Tuesday, police were called to the River Esk at Longtown Bridge, near Carlisle, after receiving reports of a man in difficulties in the water. It is understood the man, aged 32, had just rescued a young girl from the river.
Emergency services at the scene included a mountain rescue helicopter with thermal imaging equipment, police divers and water rescue teams.
At around 1.30am on Wednesday, a body was recovered from the water. Formal identification has not yet taken place.
The rescued girl is currently receiving treatment at Cumberland Infirmary. Her injuries are not thought to be serious.
(JP)
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