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| Major search for missing Devon junior doctor Rose Polge | Major search for missing Devon junior doctor Rose Polge |
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| The search for a junior doctor who has been missing since Friday is continuing. | |
| A major operation is under way to find Rose Polge, 25, whose car was found in a car park near Ansteys Cove in Devon. | |
| Police, coastguards and search and rescue groups continued to search for Dr Polge in Torquay at the weekend. | |
| Devon and Cornwall Police said it was "totally out of character" for the young woman and are concerned for her welfare. | |
| Friends and local residents combed the beaches in the area on Saturday and Sunday, while police also searched more remote areas such as cliff tops and woodland. | |
| 'Distressing time' | |
| More than 100 people have been involved in the search operation, including her boyfriend and family. | More than 100 people have been involved in the search operation, including her boyfriend and family. |
| Police, a Coastguard helicopter and search and rescue helicopter have assisted with the operation, as well as Teignmouth RNLI lifeboat, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team. | |
| Torbay Hospital on-call Director Martin Ringrose, said: "We are aware that one of our junior doctors is missing. | |
| "Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this very distressing time. | "Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this very distressing time. |
| "We will do whatever we can to support the authorities investigating her disappearance and searching for her, as well as providing support to her colleagues, who are anxious for her wellbeing." | "We will do whatever we can to support the authorities investigating her disappearance and searching for her, as well as providing support to her colleagues, who are anxious for her wellbeing." |
| A police spokesperson said: "We are searching for a missing person and we are extremely concerned for her welfare. The conditions have been rough since she was reported missing. | A police spokesperson said: "We are searching for a missing person and we are extremely concerned for her welfare. The conditions have been rough since she was reported missing. |
| "We are working with the Coastguard and other agencies." | "We are working with the Coastguard and other agencies." |
| A statement released by UK Coastguard said they had been called to support the police operation at 18:20 GMT on Friday. | |
| Torbay, Teignmouth and and Berry Head Coastguards have been involved in the search. | Torbay, Teignmouth and and Berry Head Coastguards have been involved in the search. |
| Police are appealing for the public to contact them with any information or sightings of Dr Polge. | Police are appealing for the public to contact them with any information or sightings of Dr Polge. |