Man's body found after failing to return from open water swimming session

Man's body found after failing to return from open water swimming session

The man had gone swimming at Hetton Lyons Country Park in Sunderland (Picture: North News & Pictures Ltd) A man died after he went open water swimming in a park, police have confirmed. Emergency services had launched a major search operation at Hetton Lyons park, near Sunderland, on Wednesday night. The multi-agency operation came after a 55-year-old failed to return home after swimming. During those searches, which included the police helicopte…

Man's body discovered after he fails to return from open water swimming session

Police were called to Hetton Lyons Country Park at around 11.30pm on Wednesday, May 31, after a 55-year-old man failed to return home

Tragedy as body found after man fails to return from open water swimming session at Sunderland park

The body of a 55-year-old man was found in the water following a search by emergency services at Hetton Lyons Country Park