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River Wear searched for missing teenager Jordan Roberts Jordan Roberts search: Body found in River Wear
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A major search is under way for a teenager who went missing in the River Wear in County Durham. A body has been found in the search for a teenager who went missing in the River Wear in County Durham.
Emergency crews were called at about 17:00 on Monday after three friends went into the river, near Finchale Abbey, and got into difficulty. Police believe it is that of 17-year-old Jordan Roberts from Sunderland, who got into difficulty after entering the river with two friends on Monday.
One of them pulled another out and gave him life-saving CPR, but 17-year-old Jordan Roberts from Sunderland is still unaccounted for. Emergency crews were called at about 17:00 BST after they got into trouble near Finchale Abbey.
Emergency services searched the area into the night and resumed on Tuesday. One of them pulled another out and gave him life-saving CPR. A search was launched for Jordan Roberts.
A police helicopter has been used in the search, as well as Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team. Emergency services searched the area into the night and resumed on Tuesday, using a helicopter, police dogs and an underwater diving team.
Fire and rescue officers trained in water search, police dogs and an underwater diving team are all involved. The area surrounding the scene, including a number of roads, has been cordoned off by police.
Supt Andy Huddleston from Durham Constabulary said: "We are continuing with the search for Jordan this morning and we have specially-trained officers supporting Jordan's family at this difficult time."