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| Norfolk Thorpe Marshes Reserve deaths: Two teenagers found dead after getting into difficulty in water | Norfolk Thorpe Marshes Reserve deaths: Two teenagers found dead after getting into difficulty in water |
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| Two teenagers who got into difficulty in the water at a Norfolk nature reserve have been found dead, according to police. | Two teenagers who got into difficulty in the water at a Norfolk nature reserve have been found dead, according to police. |
| The emergency services responded to a call that two people were missing at Thorpe Marshes Reserve in Trowse at around 4:50pm. | The emergency services responded to a call that two people were missing at Thorpe Marshes Reserve in Trowse at around 4:50pm. |
| A girl and boy, both in their teens, were found dead in the water, according to Norfolk Police. Officers will now continue investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths. | A girl and boy, both in their teens, were found dead in the water, according to Norfolk Police. Officers will now continue investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths. |
| The victims haven not yet been publicly named. | The victims haven not yet been publicly named. |
| At the height of the search, some 40 firefighters were on the scene, including divers, as well as a coastguard helicopter. | |
| Crews from the East of England Ambulance Service and the coastguard helicopter are still at the reserve, according to officials. | Crews from the East of England Ambulance Service and the coastguard helicopter are still at the reserve, according to officials. |
| Chief Inspector Nathan Clark said: “Both bodies were discovered within water and were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.” | Chief Inspector Nathan Clark said: “Both bodies were discovered within water and were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.” |
| Chief Fire Officer, Nigel Williams, from Norfolk Fire and Rescue said: “Tragically there was nothing we could do and two young people have lost their lives whilst in open water. | Chief Fire Officer, Nigel Williams, from Norfolk Fire and Rescue said: “Tragically there was nothing we could do and two young people have lost their lives whilst in open water. |
| ”My heartfelt condolences, and those from every firefighter at the scene, go out to the family at this terribly sad time.” | ”My heartfelt condolences, and those from every firefighter at the scene, go out to the family at this terribly sad time.” |
| Situated to the east of Norwich, the marsh has a "large area of open water" according to the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website. | |
| Additional reporting by PA | Additional reporting by PA |