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Wrexham river death: Police find second body | Wrexham river death: Police find second body |
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A second body has been discovered by police investigating the death of a woman who was found next to a river. | |
A worker nearby found the 27-year-old woman's body shortly after 17:00 BST on Wednesday near Felin Puleston at the River Clywedog, Wrexham after seeing dogs sitting alone next to a car. | |
The second body was found on Thursday during a search. | |
Police have said there may be a link between the two deaths but no further information has been made available. | |
"Inquiries are ongoing. It is believed to be linked to the discovery of a woman's body yesterday evening [Wednesday], however this is yet to be confirmed," North Wales Police said in a statement. | "Inquiries are ongoing. It is believed to be linked to the discovery of a woman's body yesterday evening [Wednesday], however this is yet to be confirmed," North Wales Police said in a statement. |
Workers at businesses near to the scene say they saw a lot of police activity in an adjacent car park used by walkers visiting Felin Puleston which links to Erddig country park. | |
Heavy rain fall over the past three days has affected many areas of north Wales and the River Clywedog is reported to be swollen. | Heavy rain fall over the past three days has affected many areas of north Wales and the River Clywedog is reported to be swollen. |
Local people say it has has also burst its banks in some places. | Local people say it has has also burst its banks in some places. |
A fire service spokeswoman described the river as "fast flowing" on Wednesday and warned people to be careful when approaching waterways following extreme weather. | A fire service spokeswoman described the river as "fast flowing" on Wednesday and warned people to be careful when approaching waterways following extreme weather. |
She said: "Rivers may appear safe but fast flowing currents are dangerous." | She said: "Rivers may appear safe but fast flowing currents are dangerous." |
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101. | Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101. |