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| Search for man missing in river at Longtown | Search for man missing in river at Longtown |
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| A search is under way for a man missing in the River Esk in Cumbria. | A search is under way for a man missing in the River Esk in Cumbria. |
| Emergency services were called to Longtown Bridge, near Carlisle, at 16:15 BST, after the man got into difficulties in the water. | Emergency services were called to Longtown Bridge, near Carlisle, at 16:15 BST, after the man got into difficulties in the water. |
| A young girl was rescued from the water by a bystander before crews arrived, a fire officer said. | |
| Police and fire crews are involved in the search, along with the coastguard, and a helicopter with thermal imaging equipment. | Police and fire crews are involved in the search, along with the coastguard, and a helicopter with thermal imaging equipment. |