A body has been recovered from the River Wye in a heartbreaking development in the search for missing 14-year-old Jaydon Fraser. The discovery was made on Monday afternoon, sending waves of grief through the local community in Hereford.
Formal identification has not yet been completed, but West Mercia Police have confirmed they believe the body to be that of the missing teenager. Jaydon's family has been informed and are receiving support from specially trained officers during this unimaginably difficult time.
The massive search operation, which included police divers, mountain rescue teams, and the coastguard, was launched after Jaydon was last seen on Friday evening. The community had rallied together, holding onto hope for his safe return.
A police spokesperson stated: "While formal identification is yet to take place, we believe the body to be that of Jaydon. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this tragic time. We would ask that their privacy is respected."
The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner. Tributes have begun to pour in for Jaydon, described by friends as a "kind and lively boy" who will be deeply missed.
