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Two bodies have been discovered on the mud banks of an protected wetland in Norfolk, police have said. | |
The man and woman were spotted at Breydon Water, near Great Yarmouth, by a birdwatcher using a telescope, according to local reports. | |
Norfolk police said officers were called to the scene shortly after 11.20am on Thursday and were working with colleagues from the coastguard and Norfolk fire and rescue service. | Norfolk police said officers were called to the scene shortly after 11.20am on Thursday and were working with colleagues from the coastguard and Norfolk fire and rescue service. |
It is understood it could take two or three hours to recover the bodies due to their location. There are reportedly three fire engines in a supermarket car park, which backs onto the water | |
Breydon Water is the gateway to Norfolk Broads river system and is the UK’s largest protected wetland. In the care of the RSPB, it is a popular area with birdwatchers. |