Police fear former England rugby international Tom Voyce has died after he went missing in an area of Northumberland which was flooded during Storm Darragh.
Northumbria Police began its search on Sunday lunchtime when the 43-year-old did not return home from an evening with friends.
It is suspected Mr. Voyce attempted to cross Abberwick Ford, near Alnwick, in his car which was then pulled along by the current of the river.
Officers have since recovered the vehicle, but a force spokesperson said it is believed in his attempts to escape he has been swept away and tragically died.