Swimmer's Prosthetic leg 'Stolen' while she has a dip in the River Tees

BGUK_1235117 - A swimmer has been left distraught after she came back to the riverbank to find her prosthetic leg gone. Kate Sunley - confirmed by the International Ice Swimming Association as the world’s first female disabled “ice miler” - was swimming with friends in the River Tees at Preston Park, Eaglescliffe, Teesside on the evening of Monday, May 14. But when she returned to the riverbank, several items were missing - including her prosthetic leg. Her story has now been shared widely on social media in an effort to get the leg back. Kate, of Stockton, Teesside posted on Facebook: “Missing, presumed lost - a pegleg called Pogo! Presumed to be floating down the Tees from Preston Park. “WHY WOULD ANYONE DO THIS? “I don’t think I know enough expletives to express my feelings right now but someone obviously thought it would be fun to steal my leg whilst I was swimming!” In response, several people have posted their disgust if, as feared, the leg was deliberately taken. Others say they have notified various bodies, including social media groups, the Tees Barrage and the Teesside Princess river boat, in case it is seen floating in the Tees. However Kate feels it’s unlikely someone thought it was lost property and handed it in as “it wasn’t fully visible.” She subsequently posted: “I am genuinely touched by all your messages and support! I’ve made this post public so please feel free to share. “I’ve been in touch with the police and will contact Preston Park in the morning. It does float but not very well so fingers are crossed.”