January 31st 2024.
Keith, a 78-year-old man, was reported missing when his dog returned from their walk without him. It was December 4th, and the weather conditions were described as "extraordinary". Keith had left his home in Bristol to take his dog for a stroll in the Blaise Woods at around 9:30 in the morning. But when his furry companion returned home alone that afternoon, his family became worried and reported him missing.
Later that day, a pair of walking poles belonging to Keith were discovered near a wooden bridge over the River Trym, a tributary of the River Avon. The authorities, along with volunteers, conducted extensive searches for Keith, using police officers, divers, and drones. However, despite their efforts, no trace of him was found. On December 22nd, the Avon and Somerset Police announced that they were ending the physical search for Keith due to the challenging weather conditions on the day he went missing.
According to the police statement, the river was in full flood, and if Keith had accidentally fallen into the water, he could have been swept away into the Avon River, estuary, and eventually, the Bristol Channel. The police, however, assured everyone that Keith's disappearance was still an active investigation, and they would follow up on any new leads.
Fast forward to January 31st, 2024, and the news broke that the police had found a body in the River Avon. The police account on X, formerly known as Twitter, confirmed this update and mentioned that formal identification had not yet taken place. They also stated that Keith's family had been notified, and their thoughts were with them during this difficult time.
In summary, Keith, who went missing on December 4th, was finally found after more than eight weeks of searching. The authorities had to call off the physical search due to the challenging weather conditions, but they continued to investigate his disappearance. And now, while the formal identification process is still ongoing, Keith's family can finally have some closure.
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