A body has been found after days of extensive searching for a 17-year-old who went missing near the Menai Strait between Gwynedd and Ynys Mon. The teen had been missing since Friday, September 20. Police were informed someone had entered the water near the suspension bridge just before 9.45am.
A statement from North Wales Police reads: “A body has sadly been discovered in the area of the Menai Strait following extensive searches for a missing 17-year-old.” Superintendent Simon Barrasford said: “My thoughts are with the family and our officers continue to provide support to them at this incredibly difficult time. I would like to thank the community for their support during the searches.”
The RNLI, North Wales Police, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the Coastguard, and the Aeronautical Rescue Co-Ordination Centre had all been involved. North Wales Live also said it had been reported on social media that family and friends had also been helping in the search along the shore for the missing person, believed to be a local teenage boy, but who has not been publicly identified by the police.
The teenager had been missing for several days, prompting a community effort in the search for him. The police had been conducting extensive searches along the Menai Strait, involving various agencies and volunteers. The tragic discovery of the body brings a somber end to the search efforts.
Superintendent Simon Barrasford expressed condolences to the family of the missing teenager and acknowledged the support from the community during the search operation. The identity of the deceased teenager has not been publicly disclosed by the authorities.
The discovery of the body comes after a concerted effort involving multiple organisations and individuals who joined forces to locate the missing teenager. The police, along with the RNLI, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the Coastguard, and other agencies, had been working tirelessly in the search operation.
The news of the body being found in the Menai Strait has saddened the community and highlighted the importance of coming together in times of crisis. The police continue to offer support to the family of the teenager during this difficult period. Efforts to provide closure and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident are underway.
The collaborative search efforts serve as a reminder of the unity and solidarity of communities in facing challenges and tragedies. The authorities are working to piece together the events leading to the teenager’s disappearance and subsequent discovery. As details unfold, the community mourns the loss of a young life and stands in solidarity with the grieving family.