Carr Mill Dam: Body found in hunt for teen girl who ‘who got into distress’ while swimming with pals
A BODY has been found in the hunt for a teenage girl who “got into distress” while swimming in Merseyside with pals.
Emergency services were called to Carr Mill Dam in St Helens, at 12.30pm today where police officers said they were concerned for the safety of a teen girl.
A cordon was put in place and helicopters circled overhead where two underwater search units scoured the scene.
Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm that emergency services are responding to a concern for safety in St Helens today, Thursday 1 June.
“At around 12.30pm we received a report of a concern for safety of a teenage girl at Carr Mill Dam on Garswood Old Road.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue said: “We can confirm that emergency services are responding to a concern for safety in St Helens today, Thursday 1 June.
“At around 12.30pm we received a report of a concern for safety of a teenage girl at Carr Mill Dam on Garswood Old Road.
“This incident is ongoing, and we ask people to avoid the area while we deal with this incident and thank you for your patience.”