A police led search to locate a man reported to have entered the River Teifi in Cardigan continued yesterday, led by officers from Cardigan, Crymych and Newcastle Emlyn Police, with support from specialist teams and partner agencies.
Officers believe the man to be 30 year old Kurtis Brook, who is from the Cardigan area. Police remain in close contact with his family to provide updates and ongoing support.
The operation has involved specialist officers, drones, search dogs and the marine unit, with additional assistance from the RNLI and His Majesty’s Coastguard, using their specialist skills to support the search both on land and on the water.
Chief Inspector Richard Yelland said: “We are doing all we can to locate Kurtis, and can assure that a significant amount of ground and waterway have been covered over the past three days.
“We’d once again like to thank those who have helped so far, and ask that members of the public continue to stay away from the riverbanks. I am aware that well-meaning individuals have been proactively searching the waterway. This brings unnecessary risk and may impact the ongoing search operation. If there are areas deemed safe for the community to search, this will be communicated through our officers.”
Police are asking anyone with information that could assist the search, or if the person who entered the water is now safe, to get in touch.
Information can be provided online via https://orlo.uk/Oku8P, by email at [email protected], or by calling 101.
Quote reference 52 of Sunday, January 4.
