The man who entered the water of the river has not been found
17:30, 04 Jan 2026Updated 17:32, 04 Jan 2026
Emergency services search a section of the River Teifi in Cardigan on Sunday morning(Image: Media Wales)
Police have given an update regarding a river search conducted today – Sunday, January 4 – after a man reportedly entered the water. The search of the River Teifi in Cardigan began at around 5.15am after reports of the man entering the water were made.
Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police along with colleagues from HM Coastguard, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service have been searching the river and surrounding areas since this morning. Police have confirmed that they have now stood down for the night.
The search was conducted in the area on foot, by boat, helicopter and drone but the man has yet to be located. The operation will continue in the morning in the hopes of finding the man.
Police are asking the public for any information that could help officers. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “The search of the River Teifi in Cardigan has been stood down for the night.
“Officers, along with colleagues from HM Coastguard, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service have been at the river since a report was made that a man had entered the water at around 5.15am.
“Despite searching the area on foot, by boat, helicopter and drone, the man has not been located. The operation will resume in the morning.
“We’d like to thank those who have helped through the day, and ask that members of the public now stay away from the area – particularly the river banks – for their own safety.
“If you have any information that could help officers, or if you are the person who entered the water and are now safe, please get in touch. Quote reference 52 of today, January 4.”
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