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Body found in Needham Lake during search for missing man

Police have recovered a man's body from Needham Lake following a weekend-long search operation. The death is not being treated as suspicious.

What's new: A body was discovered in Needham Lake, Suffolk, on Sunday evening during a search for a missing man.

  • The body was recovered from the water on 29 September

  • Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious

Background:

  • Searches began on Friday 27 September at Needham Lake, off Coddenham Road.

  • The operation continued throughout the weekend.

  • Multiple agencies were involved, including Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue (SULSAR) and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.

Why it matters: The discovery brings closure to the search operation, though it represents a tragic outcome for the missing person's family and friends.

What's next:

  • A file will be prepared for the coroner

  • The deceased's next of kin have been notified

The bottom line: While the search has concluded, authorities have not released further details about the man's identity or the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death.

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