Search and rescue teams were sent to Treharris after a member of the public reported seeing a body in the River Taff
The River Taff at Treharris(Image: Google)
A major search operation along a Welsh river which was launched after a possible sighting of a body in the water has been stood down. Police received a report from a member of the public at around 9.30pm on Tuesday evening.
Officers, a police helicopter, the coastguard and the fire service all took part in the operation alongside the River Taff in Treharris. Specialist equipment was used as part of the search, but nothing was found in the river and police have confirmed the search has now come to an end.
A spokeswoman for South Wales Police said: “We were called just after 9.40pm on Tuesday, November 4, with a report of a potential body in the river Taff, Treharris.
“A multi-agency response was implemented with colleagues from National Police Air Service (NPAS), HM Coastguard and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
“Our specialist search and rescue team have also conducted a systematic search along the river using specialist equipment.
“Since Tuesday night, we have not received any further information or intelligence regarding any sightings or potential persons in the river. The search has now been stood down.”
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