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River Towy search for 11-year-old boy in Carmarthen | |
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A major river search is under way in Carmarthen after an 11-year-old boy fell into the water. | |
Police, firefighters, a coastguard rescue team, the Ferryside inshore lifeboat crew and an RAF Sea King rescue helicopter are at the scene at the River Towy in the Tanerdy area. | Police, firefighters, a coastguard rescue team, the Ferryside inshore lifeboat crew and an RAF Sea King rescue helicopter are at the scene at the River Towy in the Tanerdy area. |
Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called just before 16:00 GMT. | Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called just before 16:00 GMT. |
The lifeboat crew is patrolling the riverbank on foot after returning the boat to shore. | The lifeboat crew is patrolling the riverbank on foot after returning the boat to shore. |
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it deployed two boats and three fire appliances to help the rescue efforts. | Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it deployed two boats and three fire appliances to help the rescue efforts. |