Bedfordshire Police has confirmed that its investigation following the deaths of two women in the River Great Ouse near Bedford has been passed to the coroner.
As reported yesterday (Sunday), police were called at around 10.50am to the Weir embankment in Water Lane, Kempston, following reports of two capsized canoes.
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The fire and ambulance service also attended but sadly, following searches in the river, the bodies of two women were discovered.
The deaths are being treated as non-suspicious and a file has now been passed to the coroner.
While formal identification is yet to take place, the women’s next of kin have now been informed.
Detective Inspector Matt Inwood, from Bedfordshire Police, said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with all those impacted during this difficult time.
“We know that a situation like this can cause huge distress to the local community. I want to reassure people that we are engaging with our partners to ensure sensible safeguards are put into place for this part of the river.”
“We are now assisting the coroner with their investigation into this tragic incident and will continue to do all we can to assist with their enquiries.”
