Rescue teams called to Sunderland after reports of a person cut off by the tide
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Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team were called at 1.35 am on Tuesday, July 20 to reports of a person possibly cut off by the tide at Potato Garth.
The alarm was raised after a family member saw videos recorded in the area.
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Hide AdCoastguard officers searched the area and the person was found safe and well in their home after Northumbria Police visited the address.
Detailing the incident in a statement, the Coastguard said: “The team were called out during the night to a report of a person possibly cut off by the tide at Potato Garth after a family member had raised concerns after seeing videos recorded by someone in the area.
“Whilst 2 Coastguard Officers carried out a search of the area using water rescue equipment, Northumbria Police were able to attend the individuals home address where they were found safe and well.”