Woman, 20, dies while kayaking on river at Barnard Castle

Woman, 20, dies while kayaking on river at Barnard Castle

A tragic incident occurred on the River Tees at Barnard Castle, County Durham, when a 20-year-old woman lost her life while kayaking. The young woman encountered difficulties in the water shortly before 2 p.m. GMT.

Emergency responders, including coastguards and members of the Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team, conducted an extensive search operation. Approximately two hours after the initial distress, her body was recovered from the river.

Authorities confirmed that the deceased was a local woman and that her family had been notified of the unfortunate event. Durham Police issued a statement acknowledging the communication with the relatives.

This heartbreaking loss serves as a reminder of the risks associated with water sports and the importance of safety measures when engaging in such activities on rivers and other natural bodies of water

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