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[Raider94]

A search is continuing for a man missing on marshland in south Cumbria.

The man, 53, was hunting wildfowl on Angerton Marsh near Kirkby-in-Furness before being reported missing by his son on Saturday morning.

About 60 people are involved in the search, including coastguard crews, an inshore lifeboat, an RAF rescue helicopter and mountain rescue teams.

A spokesman for Liverpool Coastguard said lighting equipment had been brought in to aid rescuers.

Rising tide

He said: "Three men, a father and son and a friend, were out shooting wildfowl at a pre-arranged time and location, when the father of one of the men failed to appear.

"The alarm was raised as the tide began to sweep in to flood the marshes.

"The missing local man is wearing chest waders and camouflage top with a snood.

"He has his gun with him and had last been heard firing at around 9am."

The spokesman said the helicopter crew had been able to search at a "fairly low level".

At 1900 GMT a decision was made to continue the search and a request was made for the rescue helicopter to carry on until at least 2100 GMT.

The coastguard spokesman said flares were being used in an attempt to attract the attention of the man in case he remained in the area.



Fingers crossed that he is found soon.

[soss]

its so easy to lose people on these beaches..I hope they find him safe and well but as is with many cases I fear the worst.

lets hope...

[Barrow Phantom]

Awful new's. There back out looking now.

[Barrow Bar Raider]

My thoughts are with "Twiggy" and Mike and I hope they find him safe and well

[Barrow Phantom]

My thoughts are with the Larkin family. Good luck with the search.

BP

[Barrow Phantom]

Just heard the search has been called off. How tragic.

BP

[mick wilson]

My thoughts are with "Twiggy" and Mike and I hope they find him safe and well

Echo these sentiments entirely.

[fozzy3]

absolutely gutted was talking to paul in work friday and he said he was going shooting saturday and watching his lad playing for barrow today.cracking lad infact he is an absolute star my thoughts go out to all his family at this sad time.devastated

[Barrow Phantom]

Your right fozz, a real character.

[Baaarrow]

Absolutely tragic news.

[RAIDERSRUS]

Very sad new's, thought's go out to the Larkin family.

[southsider]

Salt of the earth. Devastating news. My condolences to all of his family.
Kev Hodgson.

[harpic]

So sad my condolences go to the family.

[Barrow Phantom]

I believe they have now found pauls body washed p on a beach in Haverigg.

RIP Paul Larkin. Such a sad loss of a real character of life.

My thought are with Chris and his family at the very difficult sad time.

BP

[FOB]

Very sad news, R.I.P Paul my thoughts go out to all the Larkin Family.

Andy W

[Gaz Lad]

Not much more can be said that as not already been said by others,very sad loss RIP Paul and condolences to all the Larkin family

[off the wall]

its a cruel world, rip paul and thoughts with all families

[richie keay]

Absolutely devastated by this terrible news, when we talked about rugby it was plainly obvious how proud Paul was that his son was playing for Barrow, my thoughts go out to the Larkin family and everyone that knew him.

Edited by richie keay, 09 February 2011 - 06:38 AM.

[barrowtilidie]

Echoing every thing said above, didn't know the guy my self, but things like this are bad times, my thoughts are with the friends and family of Paul,

[Keith Nutter]

Nothing I can add except to send all my best to Pip, Mike, Chris and the all rest of the family. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.