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.
The RNLI says the tragic death of a man who went into the sea to try to rescue his dog should serve as a warning.
The man has been named as 32-year-old Alex Hardy from Stockton. He was walking with his partner and their two dogs in the Hendon area of Sunderland when he went into the water after one of the animals. His body was recovered earlier today.
Kenny Toal reports from the scene of the tragedy:
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
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