Police have released the identities of two people who were found in the River Tawe in Swansea on Christmas Day.
At around 3.05am, emergency services were called on December 25 following reports that a car had gone into the river. Emergency services discovered a black Mini John Cooper Works fully submerged in the river alongside the bodies of a man and woman, both aged 36, nearby.
South Wales Police confirmed that the Mini driver was Rachel Curtis, from the Bonymaen area of Swansea while the male passenger was Jay Kyle Jenkins, from St Thomas. Specially trained officers are supporting their families, Wales Online reports.
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A large crane recovered the car from the river near the junction of the A483 and New Cut Road in Swansea on Christmas Day. South Wales Police confirmed that investigations are still being carried out to determine the cause of the crash.
Rachel Curtis' family have released the following tribute through their family liaison officer: “Rachel was a funny, intelligent and unique person. She was extremely talented and creative in nails and art. She worked at the Liberty Stadium teaching therapeutic art and nail art.
“She was a self-defence instructor and an elite security instructor, trained as a close protection officer and door supervisor. She helped raise money for the 'Jack Lewis Foundation' which is a suicide prevention charity. Rachel also raised money for “Matthews House” a homeless charity and was involved in youth projects helping young girls. Rachel will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her, especially her 14-year-old son. “
A tribute in memory of Jay Jenkins is yet to be released. Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the car go into the river, or who has CCTV or dash cam footage that may have captured the incident, to contact them by one of the following means quoting occurrence number 2200429694.
They are also urging anyone who may have seen or spoken to Rachel or Jay before the incident to come forward.
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