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Body of diver recovered from Llangollen quarry | Body of diver recovered from Llangollen quarry |
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The body of a man who was diving at a disused quarry in north Wales has been recovered, say police. | The body of a man who was diving at a disused quarry in north Wales has been recovered, say police. |
The man, believed to be from Leicestershire, got into difficulties at Aber Las, near Llangollen. | The man, believed to be from Leicestershire, got into difficulties at Aber Las, near Llangollen. |
His body was found about 300m (1,000ft) along a flooded passage, according to the North Yorkshire-based Cave Rescue Organisation. | |
Divers from the rescue team were flown to help and recover the body in the early hours of Sunday. | |
North Wales Police said the alert was raised at the quarry in Denbighshire at about 13:50 BST on Saturday by two divers who were with the man. | |
Ogwen Valley and North East Wales Search and Rescue teams were also called the scene in the Nantyr area of the town. | |
Acting Ch Insp Siobhan Edwards said: "The expertise of the North Wales Cave Rescue Organisation (NWCRO) was also used along with divers from the Cave Rescue Organisation who are based in North Yorkshire." | Acting Ch Insp Siobhan Edwards said: "The expertise of the North Wales Cave Rescue Organisation (NWCRO) was also used along with divers from the Cave Rescue Organisation who are based in North Yorkshire." |
The Cave Rescue Organisation members were flown to the quarry by a Sea King helicopter from 202 Squadron RAF Search and Rescue which is based in Northumberland. | The Cave Rescue Organisation members were flown to the quarry by a Sea King helicopter from 202 Squadron RAF Search and Rescue which is based in Northumberland. |
Ms Edwards said they were not treating the death as suspicious but officers would continue inquiries on behalf of the coroner and a file will be submitted in due course. | Ms Edwards said they were not treating the death as suspicious but officers would continue inquiries on behalf of the coroner and a file will be submitted in due course. |
The man's family has been informed. |
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