Body found in search for missing teenager in Wiggenhall St Germans
The 18-year-old has been missing since Sunday.
Police have confirmed 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 (31 July 2024).
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.