Emergency services recovered the body of a man in his 70s from the River Fowey in Cornwall on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Devon and Cornwall Police, alongside firefighters, responded to reports of a person in the water at approximately 4:30 pm.
Police Declare Incident a Tragic Accident
Despite efforts to save the man's life, he was declared deceased at the scene. In a Facebook post, St Austell Police stated: "We believe this incident to have been a tragic accident. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist teams."
Coroner's Report to Follow
A report will be prepared for the coroner. The man's identity has not been released, and authorities have not disclosed further details about the circumstances leading to his entry into the river.
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