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Alicia Williams and David Platt: Wrexham river victims Alicia Williams and David Platt: Wrexham river victims
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A young couple whose bodies were found in a swollen river had earlier been seen walking their dogs.A young couple whose bodies were found in a swollen river had earlier been seen walking their dogs.
The pair, named locally as Alicia Williams, 27, and David Platt, 25, were found on the River Clywedog near Felin Puleston, Wrexham. The pair, named locally as Alicia Williams, 27, and David Platt, 25, were found in the River Clywedog near Felin Puleston, Wrexham.
Ms Williams's body was found on Wednesday afternoon. Search teams then discovered Mr Platt's on Thursday. Ms Williams's body was found on Wednesday afternoon. Search teams then discovered Mr Platt's body on Thursday.
Police said they had not found witnesses to confirm reports the pair had gone into the water to save a dog.Police said they had not found witnesses to confirm reports the pair had gone into the water to save a dog.
Officers are continuing to investigate their deaths.Officers are continuing to investigate their deaths.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Pierce told reporters the couple were seen earlier walking with five dogs.Detective Chief Inspector Mark Pierce told reporters the couple were seen earlier walking with five dogs.
He said the emergency services were called just after 17:00 BST on Wednesday after a member of the public found the woman's body.He said the emergency services were called just after 17:00 BST on Wednesday after a member of the public found the woman's body.
"A search of the area revealed property and a witness who had seen the lady walking with a man in the area with some dogs," he said."A search of the area revealed property and a witness who had seen the lady walking with a man in the area with some dogs," he said.
He said that a search was then commenced for the man and his body was found just after midnight.He said that a search was then commenced for the man and his body was found just after midnight.
Det Ch Insp Pierce added that "one of their dogs may have gone into the river and one or the other" went in to help, although that was still only "speculation".Det Ch Insp Pierce added that "one of their dogs may have gone into the river and one or the other" went in to help, although that was still only "speculation".
Dogs around vehicleDogs around vehicle
Workers at businesses near to the scene said they saw a lot of police activity in a nearby car park used by walkers visiting Felin Puleston, which links to Erddig country park.Workers at businesses near to the scene said they saw a lot of police activity in a nearby car park used by walkers visiting Felin Puleston, which links to Erddig country park.
Michael Morgan, who runs a car wash close to the scene, said he went to investigate on Wednesday after spotting a dog "too good to be a stray" by itself.Michael Morgan, who runs a car wash close to the scene, said he went to investigate on Wednesday after spotting a dog "too good to be a stray" by itself.
He found other dogs sitting around a vehicle.He found other dogs sitting around a vehicle.
"The next thing we know an ambulance has come down," he said."The next thing we know an ambulance has come down," he said.
Paramedics asked for directions to a nearby location and after he guided them to the scene along the river they spotted a woman's body on a sand bank.Paramedics asked for directions to a nearby location and after he guided them to the scene along the river they spotted a woman's body on a sand bank.
He said another man had managed to pull the woman from the water.He said another man had managed to pull the woman from the water.
He said staff from nearby Erddig Hall, a National Trust-owned property, arrived on the scene along with crews from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service.He said staff from nearby Erddig Hall, a National Trust-owned property, arrived on the scene along with crews from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
River levelsRiver levels
He said although river levels have reduced dramatically recently it still has "tremendous force".He said although river levels have reduced dramatically recently it still has "tremendous force".
He said a bridge has been damaged and a tree washed down the river.He said a bridge has been damaged and a tree washed down the river.
North East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) say 20 volunteers were called to the scene on Wednesday following the earlier discovery of the woman's body.North East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) say 20 volunteers were called to the scene on Wednesday following the earlier discovery of the woman's body.
They checked various locations along the river and surrounding water meadow, said a spokesman.They checked various locations along the river and surrounding water meadow, said a spokesman.
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.