25/07/2012

Body Of 14-Year-Old Boy Recovered From River

The body of a 14-year-old boy has been recovered from the River Avon between Bristol and Bath.

The boy had been swimming in the water behind the Jolly Sailor pub in Saltford around 17:40 on Tuesday when he disappeared beneath the surface.

Police, fire and ambulance staff searched for the boy, and his body was found at about 23:30.

The body has yet to be formally identified but the boy's next of kin have been informed, police said.

Tributes have been left at Saltford Weir including flowers and a few messages.

One of which read: "My beautiful 1st born son, always acting the fool, chip off the old block, missing you loads, see you when I get there, Dad x"

(H)


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