Body found in River Wharfe in Craven

He'd gotten into difficulty after entering the water

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 12th Aug 2024

A man's died after entering the water on the River Wharfe in Burnsall.

Emergency Services were called yesterday afternoon to reports the man in his 30s had gotten into difficulty.

His body was found a short time later.

Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the man's death are ongoing and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

However, police don't believe there are any suspicious circumstances.

The man’s family are aware, and officers say their thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

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