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Police find body of a man who fell into River Rothay, Ambleside, 16:20 23rd Dec.

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Clips of the fire service in attendance, plus the River Rothay at the location of the incident.

http://www.cumbria.police.uk/news/latest-news/search-underway-for-a-man-who-has-fallen-into-river-rothay

Updated release at 16:20 - From Cumbria Police

Cumbria Police can confirm that unfortunately, a body of a man has been found in Rothay River at 3.30pm after an extensive search involving Police, Fire, Ambulance, Lake Wardens, Coastguard, Langdale Mountain rescue and RAF Rescue.



The man was pronounced dead at the scene and Officers are now working to identify the man and inform his next of kin.


Initial release:

Following a report from a member of the public at 2.25pm, Cumbria Police are currently searching for a man who is believed to have fallen into the River Rothay at Ambleside which flows towards Lake Windermere.

A multi agency search is underway, with Officers being supported by the Officers from the Fire service, Coastguard, RAF, Langdale Mountain Rescue team and Lake Wardens from Lake Windermere.

Police are urging people not to enter the local rivers or lakes as the water is very fast moving and dangerous.

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