Search launched at lake after man goes missing

Image source, Staffordshire Police

Image caption, Police said teams were searching Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire after Hugh, 77, went missing
  • Author, Alex McIntyre
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, West Midlands

A search has been launched at a lake in Staffordshire after a 77-year-old man went missing.

The man, from Leek, to whom police referred only as Hugh, was reported missing at about 17:40 BST on Tuesday and was believed to have travelled to Rudyard Lake, Staffordshire Police said.

Search teams have been working in the area through the night, using drones and a search boat.

The operation included volunteers from Staffordshire, Cheshire, Merseyside and Derby, a police spokesperson confirmed.

Image caption, A boat has been deployed as part of the search for the missing man

A large police presence was expected to remain in the area throughout Wednesday afternoon.

Hugh is described as white with a bald head and moustache. He usually wears fishing-type clothing such as cotton trousers with a shirt and jacket.

People who might have seen him or have more information are urged to contact the Staffordshire force.

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