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Storm Imogen: Search called off for missing RSPCA man Storm Imogen: Search called off for missing RSPCA man
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Rescue teams have called off the search for an RSPCA inspector who disappeared while trying to rescue birds as Storm Imogen lashed a Cornwall beach.Rescue teams have called off the search for an RSPCA inspector who disappeared while trying to rescue birds as Storm Imogen lashed a Cornwall beach.
Mike Reid, 54, went to save the stranded gannets at Porthchapel Beach, near Penzance, at about 14:00 GMT on Sunday.Mike Reid, 54, went to save the stranded gannets at Porthchapel Beach, near Penzance, at about 14:00 GMT on Sunday.
His family reported him missing on Monday.His family reported him missing on Monday.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has called off any future searches "until further information becomes available".The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has called off any future searches "until further information becomes available".
A spokesman said: "Land's End and Penzance Coastguard Rescue Teams, the RNLI Penlee lifeboat, Devon and Cornwall Police and the police helicopter have conducted a comprehensive land and sea search in the area and nothing has been found."A spokesman said: "Land's End and Penzance Coastguard Rescue Teams, the RNLI Penlee lifeboat, Devon and Cornwall Police and the police helicopter have conducted a comprehensive land and sea search in the area and nothing has been found."
The family of Mr Reid left flowers and messages on the cliffs where he disappeared on Tuesday afternoon according to the Plymouth Herald.
Mr Reid is described as 5ft 8in tall and was wearing black trousers, a white shirt and a black jumper when he went missing.Mr Reid is described as 5ft 8in tall and was wearing black trousers, a white shirt and a black jumper when he went missing.
A spokesman from Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police are still appealing to the public to report any sightings of Mike Reid, or if anyone has heard from him since he went missing."A spokesman from Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police are still appealing to the public to report any sightings of Mike Reid, or if anyone has heard from him since he went missing."
Waves of 19.1m (62ft) were recorded off St Ives as Storm Imogen took hold.Waves of 19.1m (62ft) were recorded off St Ives as Storm Imogen took hold.
Mr Reid was responding to a call to the RSPCA's national control centre about stricken birds as Storm Imogen hit the South West.Mr Reid was responding to a call to the RSPCA's national control centre about stricken birds as Storm Imogen hit the South West.
His white van was located at the Minack Theatre car park.His white van was located at the Minack Theatre car park.
About 19,000 homes were without power on Monday as winds reached 70-80mph, but the majority have now been reconnected.About 19,000 homes were without power on Monday as winds reached 70-80mph, but the majority have now been reconnected.
In Plymouth, work has been suspended on the refit of HMS Argyll after a hangar door was damaged by wind at Devonport dockyard.In Plymouth, work has been suspended on the refit of HMS Argyll after a hangar door was damaged by wind at Devonport dockyard.
A spokesman said: "As a safety precaution an exclusion zone has been established around all three complex doors and work temporarily suspended on the refit of HMS Argyll.A spokesman said: "As a safety precaution an exclusion zone has been established around all three complex doors and work temporarily suspended on the refit of HMS Argyll.
"No one was injured during this incident and a full investigation and recovery programme has been initiated.""No one was injured during this incident and a full investigation and recovery programme has been initiated."