Body of boy found four days after teen’s kayak capsized with specialist divers called in
THE body of a boy has tragically been pulled from the water four days after a kayak capsized.
Specialist divers made the grim discovery when they were called in to scour the area, at Middle Level Main Drain in Wiggenhall St Germans, Norfolk, this afternoon.
The team of experts found the body after “extensive searches” following reports an 18-year-old had gone missing on Sunday.
Norfolk Constabulary were called to the scene at around 3.50pm after a member of the public alerted them the boy’s kayak had capsized.
A dive team with sonar capabilities, specialist dogs, Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service and Lowland Search and Rescue all scrambled to join the desperate search.
Following the discovery this afternoon, cops said the 18-year-old’s death is being treated as “unexplained but not suspicious”.
A force spokesperson said: “Police can confirm the body of a teenage boy has been found in the water at Middle Level Main Drain in Wiggenhall St Germans this afternoon following extensive searches.
“The discovery follows reports to police that an 18-year-old went missing after his kayak capsized on Sunday (28 July 2024) at 3.49pm and a member of the public called the police.
“While formal identification is yet to take place the family of the missing teenager have been informed and are receiving support.
“Emergency services have been on scene, including a dive team with sonar capabilities, specialist dogs, Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service and Lowland Search and Rescue.
“A cordon was in place while officers investigated the circumstances of the death but this has now been lifted.
“The death is currently being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. A file will be passed to the coroner in due course.”