A body has been recovered from the River Avon in Wiltshire.
On the evening of Friday, June 27, police cordoned off a section of Barton Farm Country Park, in Bradford on Avon, while a search and rescue operation was underway.
Police have confirmed a body has been recovered after they responded to concerns for the welfare of a man swimming in the river.
A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "We responded to concerns for the welfare of a man who was swimming in the River Avon in Bradford on Avon on Friday evening (27/06).
"Following a search of the river, we sadly recovered a body.
"While formal identification has not yet taken place, his family have been informed. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time."
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Fire engines and ambulance crews were also at the park and the cordon was lifted by 6am on Saturday, June 28.
A Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 5.43pm today to Pound Lane, Bradford-on-Avon to assist the ambulance service with a rescue from water.
"Crews from Trowbridge, Chippenham, Bath (Avon FRS) and Temple Back (Avon FRS) along with the water rescue units from Trowbridge, Stratton and Bath attended.
"Water rescue and wading teams along with a drone were used to search the area.
"The incident was handed over to the police and our stop came in at 8.22pm. We have now left the scene."
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