#river-thames

#river-thames

A man's body has been discovered in the River Thames near the Dartford Crossing. Rescue teams confirmed the body was retrieved and the man was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter. The death is not considered suspicious and next of kin have been notified. Officers from Kent Police, along with paramedics and the Coastguard, responded to the incident.

London Rivers Week, now in its ninth year, encourages communities to celebrate all local rivers while raising awareness about their conservation and restoration.

Kaliyah Coa, aged 11, tragically slipped into the River Thames while playing, leading to a two-week search that concluded with the discovery of a body.

"This poor dog's body was hanging by a tree branch close to the pier near to the Riverside pub at this Thames-side location..."

"Kerry Benadjaoud, 62, told the Press Association she discovered shoes, a sock, a coat and a phone near the river, and had handed the items to the police."

Surrey Police confirmed that a rescue operation is ongoing for a missing individual after a boat capsized in the River Thames. Five have been rescued, and they are collaborating with various agencies to locate the sixth person.

A dead body was found in the River Thames near West India Dock, and the Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at 8 am. The person was declared dead, and investigations are ongoing to confirm identity and notify next of kin.