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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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