Lifeboat launched after boat capsizes in River Wear.

Sunderland's RNLI lifeboat was turned out after a boat overturned in the Wear this afternoon.
Sunderland's RNLI lifeboat was turned out this afternoon.Sunderland's RNLI lifeboat was turned out this afternoon.
Sunderland's RNLI lifeboat was turned out this afternoon.

A 999 call raised the alarm around 4.30pm.

But the rower involved was able to right the boat himself and returned safely to South Hylton.

A Coastguard crew attended to carry out a medical check and he was given the all-clear.