Nicola Bulley: My brother disappeared on same stretch of river exactly 45 years ago
Roger, who was about to set off on his dream of being a farmer, had been riding passenger on a motorbike when it crashed into a car on a narrow bridge in Woodplumpton, near Preston.As people rushed to the aid of the driver, who was unconscious and fighting for his life, they were unaware another person had been on the bike.
It wasn't until hours later, at 3am, police rushed back to the bridge after being told Roger was missing. A massive search and rescue operation was launched, seeing dog squads, specialist divers and police staff scattered around the waterway.He said: "We feel so much for Nicola's family and friends. We know just what they must be going through."Roger's brother
The Lancashire man said he felt for the family also having to deal with members of the public weighing in on the case online, which "must be a nightmare". He added that his family had to put up with “clairvoyants and spiritualists” when Roger was missing, which “proved very upsetting, especially for our mum”.
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