Body Found in Reservoir Prompts Police Appeal for Public’s Assistance
A body has been discovered in a reservoir, leading to a plea from the police for help in identifying the individual. The remains were reported by a member of the public at Claerwen Reservoir and brought to the attention of Dyfed-Powys Police. Authorities are now seeking assistance from the public to establish the identity of the person found on Friday, October 18. The unidentified individual was described as wearing a wetsuit and believed to be male. Despite efforts to cross-reference missing persons records, the individual remains unidentified.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police stated, “Police are appealing for information to help identify the body of a person who was found in the Claerwen Reservoir on Friday, October 18. Officers were alerted following a public report of a body in the water just before 8.30am. The male deceased was found in a wetsuit and efforts so far to identify him have been unsuccessful. We urge anyone with relevant information to come forward if they suspect a connection to a missing person.”
Individuals who have been in the vicinity of Claerwen Reservoir in the past six to eight weeks are encouraged to come forward if they have noticed any unattended personal items such as bags, clothing, shoes, or any other notable objects. Whether these items were left in the area or removed, the police are interested in gathering any relevant information. Anyone with details can contact the authorities by visiting the provided link, emailing [email protected], or calling 101 and quoting the reference 64 of October 18, 2024.
In light of this incident, Dyfed-Powys Police stress the importance of community collaboration in resolving such cases and urge individuals with any related information to assist in identifying the deceased individual.