Diver's body pulled from quarry near Shropshire border
A body of a man has been recovered from a disused quarry close to the Shropshire/Welsh border.
The man, believed to be from Leicestershire, got into difficulties while diving at Aber Las, near Llangollen.
His body was found about 300m (1,000ft) along a flooded passage, according to the North Yorkshire-based Cave Rescue Organisation.
Divers from the rescue team were flown to help and recover the body in the early hours of Sunday after he was reported in difficulty at 1.50pm on Saturday by two divers who were with him.
Ogwen Valley and North East Wales Search and Rescue teams were also called the scene in the Nantyr area of the town.
Acting Chief Inspector Siobhan Edwards, of North Wales Police said the man's family had been informed.
She said: "We along with the Mountain Rescue Teams (MRT) including Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation (OVMRO) and NEWSAR (North East Wales Search and Rescue) attended.
"The expertise of the North Wales Cave Rescue Organisation (NWCRO) was also used along with divers from the Cave Rescue Organisation who are based in North Yorkshire. The latter were transported to the scene by a Sea King helicopter from 202 Squadron RAF Search and Rescue.
"During the early hours of Sunday morning the body of a man was recovered from the disused quarry.
"The next of kin have been informed."
She added: "North Wales Police are not treating the death as suspicious at this time however officers will continue to undertake inquiries on behalf of the coroner. A file will be submitted in due course.
"We would like to thank all agencies and volunteers who assisted."
The man has not yet been named.
