TWO people have been found dead after reports of two canoeists getting into difficulties in the Great Ouse river. Emergency services rushed to the Weir embankment in Kempston, Bedfordshire yesterda…
TWO people have been found dead after reports of two canoeists getting into difficulties in the Great Ouse river.Officers had received reports at around 10.50am of two capsized canoes and a woman or girl in difficulty.
Tragically after extensive searches of the river by police, fire, and ambulance crews, two bodies were found. Bedfordshire police said: “Members of the public may have seen an emergency services presence at the Weir embankment in Water Lane, Kempston this morning, following reports received at around 10:50am of two capsized canoes and a possible female in difficulties.
“Officers, working with Beds Fire and Rescue teams and the EEAST Ambulance Service, have searched the river and sadly, two deceased persons have been discovered.“At this time, no formal identification has been made. Our officers continue to work towards establishing this. “A police presence will remain in the area as our investigations continue. We'd like to ask members of the public to avoid attending the Weir embankment / Water Lane area if you can while we carry out further enquiries.
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