Cave rescuers have found the bodies of two potholers in a Dales cavern.

A search for Ray Lea, 58, of Darlington, and Julian Carroll, 29, of Tynemouth, was started after their families reported they had not returned home.

Their cars were discovered at Mason Gill, on the North Yorkshire and Lancashire border.

A further search by Clapham Cave Rescue discovered the two bodies in Ireby Fell Cavern.

Updated: 11:57 Monday, February 12, 2001