A body has been found and named by rescue teams searching for a man who ran into the sea after his dog. A woman was rescued and taken to hospital. The man has been named as Alex Hardy, 32, from the Stockton area. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
A man and woman went into the sea after a dog and got into difficulty.
The woman has been taken to Sunderland Royal Hospital after being recovered from the sea.
Search is still ongoing for the man. More updates to follow.
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