Searches of the river from Ingleton towards Lancashire

A member of the public reported a body in the water

Author: Jon BurkePublished 5th Aug 2025

Emergency services have been searching the River Greta from Ingleton, downstream towards Lancashire.

The searches follow a report made just after 2pm yesterday (4 August), by a member of the public, who believed they saw a body in the fast-flowing water near Ingleton viaduct.

Searches have been ongoing, along with checks for anyone who may be missing from the surrounding area.

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