TWO people have been found dead after reports a pair of canoeists were in difficulty in the River Great Ouse.
Emergency services rushed to the Weir embankment in Kempston, Bedfordshire, yesterday morning.
Officers had received reports at around 10.50am of two capsized canoes and a woman or girl in difficulty.
Tragically after extensive searches of the river by police, fire, and ambulance crews, two bodies were found.
Bedfordshire police 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.
“The two bodies have been recovered and the Bedfordshire Coroner made aware.
“At this time, no formal identification has been made. Our officers continue to work towards establishing this.
“A police presence will remain in the area as our investigations continue.
“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.
“Our thoughts are with those affected by these tragic circumstances.”