Body found in search for missing dogwalker feared swept away in Storm Bert floods

A BODY has been recovered successful the hunt for a missing canine walker who constabulary feared had been swept distant successful floodwater.

Brian Perry, 75, vanished adjacent Trefriw arsenic flood waters roseate successful the River Conwy, North Wales, connected Saturday night.

An urgent hunt was launched for him aft acrophobic household raised the alarm.

North Wales Police joined efforts with a HM Coastguard helicopter, occurrence work teams, volunteers from Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team, and NEWSAR.

Their hunt continued this morning.

A spokesperson for North Wales Police said: "A assemblage has been located successful the country of Gower Road, Trefiw during the multi-agency hunt for 75yr aged Brian Perry who went missing yesterday.

"At this signifier determination has been nary ceremonial recognition but his household person been informed and are being supported by specializer officers."

Chief Inspector Simon Kneale of North Wales Police, added: “I would similar to convey the efforts of each agencies progressive successful the searches successful precise hard conditions and for the section assemblage who supported the teams successful the area.

“Our thoughts are with the household astatine this hard clip and they person asked that their privateness is respected.”