Powys: Person rescued from river near Newtown

Dyfed-Powys Police and crews from four Mid and West Wales Fire Service stations were called out to an incident after concerns were raised about the welfare of a person in Llanllwchaearn on the outskirts of Newtown.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 8.31am on Thursday, August 15, after receiving reports concerned for the person's safety.

As well as police, crews from Welshpool, Aberystwyth, Newtown and Montgomery fire stations were called to the incident and were able to find the person and bring them to safety. 

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A spokesperson from Mid and West wales Fire Service said: “At 8.31am on Thursday, August 15, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Welshpool, Aberystwyth, Newtown and Montgomery Fire Stations were called to an incident in Llanllwchaearn.

“Crews responded following reports of a person in precarious position over a river in the area.  The casualty was located and brought to safety. 

“No further action was required by fire and rescue service personnel. Crews left the scene at 8.59am.”

📟 03P1 mobilised this morning to a water rescue in the Newtown area along with numerous other appliances.
03P1 and other appliances stood down as no longer required.

— Montgomery Fire Stn (@MontyFireSTN) August 15, 2024

Dyfed-Powys Police also confirmed that officers found the person by the river.

A police spokesperson added: “Dyfed-Powys Police responded to a call reporting concerns for the welfare of an individual near the river.

"Officers located them and ensured they were safe.”