Police have found two bodies in the search for two canoeists who capsized in a river in Bedfordshire.
Emergency services were called to reports of canoeists getting into difficulty on the Great Ouse near Kempston on Sunday.
Witnesses described seeing two capsized boats and a woman in difficulty.
Bedfordshire Police said officers were called in the morning to the scene at a weir on the Great Ouse.
The force has since confirmed that two bodies were tragically found in a search of the river.
A spokesperson said on Sunday: “Members of the public may have seen an emergency services presence at the Weir embankment in Water Lane, Kempston this morning, following reports received at around 10:50am of two capsized canoes and a possible female in difficulties.
“Officers, working with Beds Fire and Rescue teams and the EEAST Ambulance Service, have searched the river and sadly, two deceased persons have been discovered.
“The two bodies have been recovered and the Bedfordshire Coroner made aware.
“At this time, no formal identification has been made. Our officers continue to work towards establishing this."
The force is yet to confirm the sex of the two people discovered or release their identities.
A cordon remained in place throughout Sunday as detectives carried out an investigation on the scene.
The spokesperson added: “A police presence will remain in the area as our investigations continue. We'd like to ask members of the public to avoid attending the Weir embankment / Water Lane area if you can while we carry out further enquiries.
“Our thoughts are with those affected by these tragic circumstances.”
