Woman swept out to sea in Sunderland.

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Author: Micky WelchPublished 22nd Oct 2021

Emergency services are carrying out a search and rescue operation in the sea off Sunderland this morning (Friday 22nd Oct)

It's after a woman was swept out in Hendon last night (Thursday 21st Oct)

Northumbria Police have released a statement.

“Shortly before 7.10pm yesterday (Thursday) we received a report of concern for the welfare of a woman on Hendon Beach, following reports she had been swept out to sea.

“A search is on-going and officers are continuing to support Coastguard and other partners.”

More on this as we get it.

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