Body recovered in search for missing teen near Chirk Castle
A body has been recovered in the search for a missing 17-year-old in the Chirk Castle area, North Wales Police has confirmed.
Specialist search and rescue teams conducted extensive operations at a lake close to the castle after reports that the teenager had entered the water on Wednesday afternoon (April 8).
Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious, and the coroner has been informed.
Detective Chief Superintendent Sian Beck said: “My deepest thoughts and condolences are with his loved ones, who are being supported by specialist officers following this tragic incident.
“Formal identification is yet to take place, but his family have been informed.
“We kindly ask that the privacy of the family is respected at this difficult time.”