A BODY has been recovered from the River Dee, in North Wales.
The tragic discovery sparked a major police and fire service operation.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service recovered the body[/caption]
A spokesperson from North Wales Police said: “At 08:18 North Wales Police received a 999-call reporting a body had been discovered in the water.
“Officers attended the scene along with other emergency services, including North Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Water Rescue Team.”
Inspector Andy Kirkham of North Wales Police said: “Our thoughts remain with the woman’s family at this distressing time.
“We appreciate this incident caused some disruption to residents and visitors due to the town’s food festival taking place today, and we’d like to thank everyone – including local businesses for their patience whilst we dealt with this tragic incident.
“Enquiries are underway to formally identify the woman.
“The cause of death is unknown but at this stage it is not thought to be suspicious.”
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