Person dies in water at Keynsham Memorial Park
Police say they were called to the scene at 11.55am yesterday
Last updated 9th Jun 2024
A person has passed away after being pulled from the water at Keynsham Memorial Park.
Avon and Somerset Police say a member of the public was pulled from the water late yesterday morning following reports from a member of the public.
Emergency services were then called to the scene before the person was rescued from the water.
The death is not being treated by the police as suspicious, but enquiries are continuing.
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "A member of the public called us at 11.55am today (Tuesday 3 January) to report they had seen a person in the water at Memorial Park, in Keynsham.
"Emergency services attended the scene, and the fire service brought the person to shore.
"Sadly, the person was pronounced deceased at the scene.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time. Officers will be making enquiries on behalf of the coroner to identify the deceased and their next of kin."