Norfolk Broads tragedy as teenager's body pulled from river

A teenage boy tragically died after getting into difficulties while swimming with friends in the River Waveney at Beccles Quay in Suffolk, Emergency services, including fire crews, police, paramedics, and the coastguard, launched a large-scale search after he failed to resurface early Wednesday evening. His body was recovered after hours of searching, and the death is not being treated as suspicious.

A Suffolk Police statement said: "Police can confirm the body of a teenager has been located in the River Waveney in Beccles. Officers were called to Beccles Quay, off Fen Lane, just before 7:30pm, following concerns for the safety of a teenage boy who had entered the river with friends but had not resurfaced. A multi-agency operation was launched, with police, Suffolk Fire & Rescue, East of England Ambulance Service, air ambulance crew and HM Coastguard all in attendance to the incident.

The statement added: "Searches were conducted and sadly the body of a teenage boy has now been located and recovered from the water.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file with be prepared for the coroner in due course.

"The boy's next of kin have been notified.

"The boy's family has been notified, and a file will be prepared for the coroner. In response, the local church and youth club opened their doors to support those affected by the tragedy."