Man’s Body Found in River Wensum Sparks Grim End to Search
Police confirmed a tragic discovery on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, when firefighters found a man’s body in the River Wensum near Go Outdoors, off Marriott’s Way. The grim find came at around 10:20 a.m., ending a desperate search.
Massive Search Launched After Man Goes Missing
The full-scale search kicked off after reports emerged of a high-risk man in his 30s missing in the Norwich area since the evening of April 8. Emergency services, including Norfolk Police, Fire and Rescue, and the National Police Air Service, threw everything at the operation – using drones and a fire water rescue boat to scour the river and surrounding areas.
Cordon Set Up as Investigation Begins
Officers quickly sealed off the scene as part of standard procedure. The discovery of the body brings a somber close to the rescue mission. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
“Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the deceased during this very difficult time,” a police spokesperson said.
