Two people are feared dead this morning after a group of people got into distress in a river in South Wales.
Dyfed-Powys Police said:
“A multi-agency search and rescue operation took place in Pembrokeshire earlier today (Saturday, October 30).
“Police, fire, coastguard and ambulance were called to the Cleddau River in Haverfordwest at around 9am following reports of a group of people in distress in the water.
“A swift search of the river was launched, with 30 firefighters from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service working alongside Coastguard, helicopter support and RNLI crews.
“DCI Jonathan Rees his priority was ensuring those involved and their families were receiving appropriate support, and was not in a position to release further details at this time.
“DCI Rees said an investigation was already underway into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“He thanked the public for their patience while the area was cordoned off, and emergency service colleagues for their support at the scene.”
