Man, 21, dies after river rescue on Shropshire border
A 21-year-old man has died after getting into difficulties in a river on the Shropshire/North Wales border.
Emergency services were called to an isolated location near the confluence of the Rivers Dee and Ceiriog, near Chirk, shortly before 7pm last night.
He was pulled from the water about 50minutes later after a search involving officers from West Mercia Police and North Wales Police.
The man, who is believed to be from Shropshire, was airlifted to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital where he was pronounced dead late last night.
The Fire & Rescue Service and Ambulance Service also attended, and the North Wales Police helicopter helped with the search.
West Mercia Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the death and renewed warnings about swimming or cooling off in open water.
Richard Ewels, West Mercia Police spokesman, said: "There have been a number of recent tragedies in Shropshire and neighbouring counties where people have got into difficulties after entering rivers or quarry pools.
"Please don't be tempted. These types of water can be highly dangerous with strong under currents, low temperatures which can cause muscle cramps and hidden obstacles beneath the surface.
"Sadly, we are now dealing with another such tragedy."
The details of the death have been reported to the coroner.
The tragedy came just five days after 20-year-old Damian Southall of Wombourne died in the River Severn in Bridgnorth on Thursday.
