Body Found in Sandwich Waterway Sparks Police and Rescue Response
A body was discovered in the water at Rope Walk, Sandwich, prompting a swift emergency response on Tuesday morning.
Emergency Services Rush to the Scene
- Kent Fire and Rescue dispatched one fire engine and an officer at 9:22am to assist Kent Police.
- Coastguards in drysuits were seen searching the water shortly after 8:30am.
- The area around Rope Walk was cordoned off by police officers.
- Deal Coastguard Search and Rescue team also joined the operation.
Tragic Discovery Confirmed
A road sweeper had reported spotting a body earlier, triggering a welfare concern and the subsequent search.
Kent Police was called to Woodnesborough Road, Sandwich at 9am on Tuesday 29 November 2022 following concern for a man in the area,” a Kent Police spokesman said.
Officers, paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service, and Kent Fire and Rescue attended. A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation Underway, No Suspicion of Foul Play
The death is not being treated as suspicious. Police will prepare a report for the coroner as inquiries continue.
