A 13-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in the River Taff in Cardiff. The incident occurred near Forest Farm Road in Whitchurch on Tuesday afternoon.
South Wales Police launched a major search operation involving police, fire crews, ambulance officers, coastguards and a police helicopter. The boy's body was found in the river at around 5.45pm, shortly after he went missing.
Detective Inspector Abi Biddle said the boy had been with other children in the river before he disappeared. Despite efforts from emergency services, he could not be resuscitated.
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The boy's family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers. HM Coroner has been notified, and an investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.
