Two bodies have been found in the hunt for canoeists who capsized in the River Great Ouse in Bedfordshire
Emergency services rushed to the Weir embankment in Kempston, Bedfordshire yesterday after reports of canoeists getting into difficulty.A Bedfordshire police spokesman 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."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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