Gloucestershire Police are conducting an ongoing search along a stretch of the River Avon near Mythe Road in Tewkesbury after a person was reported to have entered the water on the evening of Friday, December 19.
Local residents observed a significant emergency response, including a police helicopter circling the area on both Friday night and Saturday. The operation involves a coordinated effort between several agencies, such as Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, the National Police Air Service, and the Severn Area Rescue Association.
According to a spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary, the river is currently at a high and fast-flowing level due to recent heavy rainfall, complicating search efforts. Emergency services were alerted around 9 p.m. by the ambulance service after eyewitness reports. Despite extensive searches, the individual has not yet been found.
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Specialist units continue to comb the river, and emergency personnel remain on site. The family of the individual is receiving support from officers trained to provide care in such distressing circumstances.