Man dies after entering the river Bure in Great Yarmouth

The death is being treated as unexplained but is not thought to be suspicious.

River Bure
Author: Shaunna BurnsPublished 21st Aug 2024

A man has died after entering the river Bure in Great Yarmouth.

Police were called at 9.10pm last night (Tuesday 20 August 2024) to reports a man in his 50s had entered the water near North River Road while getting onto a rented boat.

He was recovered from the water but despite efforts by emergency services he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The family of the deceased has been informed.

The death is being treated as unexplained but is not thought to be suspicious.

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