Bedfordshire Police has confirmed that two bodies have been recovered from the River Great Ouse in Kempston after reports of capsized canoes.
Emergency services were called to the Weir embankment in Water Lane, Kempston this morning (Sunday), following reports received at around 10:50am of two capsized canoes and a possible female in difficulties.
In a post on their Facebook page, Bedfordshire Police wrote: “Officers, working with Beds Fire and Rescue teams and the EEAST Ambulance Service, 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 and officers continue to work towards establishing this.”
They say that a police presence will remain in the area as investigations continue and are asking members of the public to avoid the Weir embankment / Water Lane area while they carry out further enquiries.
Our thoughts are with those affected by these tragic circumstances.
