RESCUE teams were called in to action to search for a “high risk” missing man.

The drama unfolded around 12.20pm yesterday on the River Deben close to Bawdsey, near Woodbridge.

Thames Coastguard received a call from Suffolk police asking for help in searching for a “high risk” missing man.

Shingle Street Coastguard attended and were assisted by the police helicopter and land based officers.

A 43-year-old man was found safe and well by the helicopter further up the coast.