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Zetland FM Local News - 28th September 2024
A man is described as being 'lucky to be alive' after being stranded off the coast of Saltburn in torrential storms last night;
Police officers searching for a missing 50-year-old woman from Middlesbrough have located a body;
...and Police have issued a warning after a large amount of animal medication was stolen from a vehicle in Middlesbrough.
A man is described as being 'lucky to be alive' after being stranded off the coast of Saltburn in torrential storms last night.
Just before 8.30pm on Thursday emergency services were alerted to the incident after passers by heard the man's cries for help as rain and wind battered our area.
The coastguard, police and firefighters all attended the scene and the man was able to be brought to safety.
Four fire engines were in attendance from Thornaby and Saltburn.
Cleveland Police and the North East Ambulance Service also attended the incident.
Police officers searching for a missing 50-year-old woman from Middlesbrough have located a body.
Whilst formal identification is yet to take place the family of Angela Simpson, who was reported missing last Sunday, has been informed.
They are being supported by specialist officers.
The death is not being treated a suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
Officers have thanked members of the public for sharing the appeal and reporting information.
Police have issued a warning after a large amount of animal medication was stolen from a vehicle in Middlesbrough.
A report was received yesterday morning that a car window had been smashed on Park Road South near Albert Park.
A number of items were stolen from the vehicle including 500mg of Pentobarbital.
The medication is used to put animals to sleep and if taken by a human could potentially be fatal.
The break-in is believed to have occurred at some time between 9pm on Thursday and 8.30am yesterday.
Officers are appealing for anyone who has been sold the drugs, may know of their whereabouts or has the stolen medication in their possession to contact them urgently on 101.
