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Sunday, 26 March 2006, 10:42 GMT 11:42 UK

Search for missing man continues

mountain rescue Search teams are continuing to hunt for a 75-year-old walker who has been missing since Wednesday.

David Winder, from the Hilton area of Appleby, Cumbria, has not been seen since he went out for his regular walk.

On Saturday, 120 members of 17 different search and rescue teams, from as far afield as North Wales and southern Scotland, joined the search.

Police underwater search teams, an RAF helicopter, search dogs and members of the public were also involved.

Insp Norman Atkinson from Cumbria Police said the search was continuing on Sunday.

Farmers and members of the public have been urged to be vigilant and check outbuildings and barns for any sign of Mr Winder.




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