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River Towy search for 11-year-old boy in Carmarthen 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. A major river search will continue in the morning for an 11-year-old boy who fell into the water, police say.
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 have been at the River Towy in the Tanerdy area.
Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called just before 16:00 GMT. Dyfed-Powys Police were called just before 16:00 GMT on Tuesday.
The lifeboat crew is patrolling the riverbank on foot after returning the boat to shore. The search has concluded for today and teams will return to the river on Wednesday morning.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it deployed two boats and three fire appliances to help the rescue efforts. Dyfed-Powys Police said specially trained officers are supporting the boy's family.