Specialist dive team joins search for missing teenage canoeist in King's Lynn
The 18-year-old’s canoe was seen to capsize on Sunday
A specialist underwater search team has joined the search for a teenager who went missing while canoeing in King's Lynn.
The 18 year old was last seen canoeing on the Middle Level Main Drain in Wiggenhall St Germans on Sunday afternoon (28 July 2024).
Police were alerted by a member of the public after the 18-year-old’s canoe was seen to capsize at around 3.49pm on Sunday and he disappeared underwater.
Emergency services have since been carrying out extensive searches of the surrounding area.
Police have now confirmed a dive team from the Metropolitan Police arrived yesterday afternoon (29 July) to assist with further searches by police, Norfolk Fire and Rescue, Lowland Fire and Rescue and drones.
Norfolk Police tell us sonar will continue to be used by the specialist teams, while emergency services carry out river bank searches by foot in an area which is currently cordoned off.
Detective Chief Inspector Chris Banks said: “We are doing everything we can alongside other emergency services and will support those involved.
"Our thoughts are with the teenager’s family and friends who are going through a distressing time. We would ask the public to avoid the search area at this time and are grateful for your help.”