Boy found dead in river at Whitchurch.

Sad news.


Boy, 13, found dead in River Taff after major search operation
Boy had been with other children in the river in Whitchurch, Cardiff, when he went missing

Police tape
South Wales police confirmed the boy’s death and an investigation has been launched. Photograph: Britpix/Alamy
PA Media
Wed 22 Jun 2022 09.58 BST
The body of a 13-year-old boy has been found in the River Taff after a major search operation.

South Wales police confirmed the boy’s death after an extensive search involving police, fire crews, ambulance officers, coastguards and a police helicopter.

Det Insp Abi Biddle said the boy had been with other children in the river near Forest Farm Road in Whitchurch, Cardiff, before he went missing shortly before 5pm.

“The missing 13-year-old boy was located in the river at around 5.45pm and, despite the efforts of the emergency services, he was unable to be resuscitated,” Biddle said.

“The boy’s family has been informed and are being supported at this time. “HM coroner has been informed and an investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing.”

Horrible.

Terrible news

Unimaginable what the family is going through.

RIP

Very sad.
I live nearby and the police helicopter was overhead for what seemed like ages yesterday.
It was quite haunting when the helicopter left as you knew they'd recovered the kid from the river, but didn't know the outcome.
Tragic.

Just shows how dangerous rivers are, always….my kids play by it in summer like many others, even when it’s hardly flowing you have to keep aware.

Sad news … thoughts go to family and friends

Awful news. As someone who swam in rivers, reservoirs and went tombstoning at that age too you just dont realise the dangers until you are older.

RIP