Mum's desperate plea after son, 20, fell into river and disappeared

22 May 2024 , 20:29
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Emergency services have combed the river looking for the young man
Emergency services have combed the river looking for the young man

A MUM has spoken of her devastation after her 20-year-old son was last seen falling into the River Wye two days ago.

Jake Jones' mum Louise has launched a desperate plea for help after he fell into the Gloucestershire river on Monday.

Jake Jones vanished in the River Wye in Gloucestershire on Monday and did not resurface eiqrtirdiqprw
Jake Jones vanished in the River Wye in Gloucestershire on Monday and did not resurface

Police raced to Sedbury, in Chepstow, shortly after 6.35pm before the coastguard was called in.

Despite searches on foot and in the water since then the 20-year-old remains missing.

His mum Louise said: "Unfortunately Jake has still not been found.

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"We are devastated and heartbroken and we are asking everyone to be vigilant and keep a look out for our boy.

"We would like to thank all the emergency services for their ongoing support."

Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was on a boat or saw a boat during this time.

Information can be provided to police online by completing the following form and quoting incident 351 of 20 May: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Tom Hussey

Gloucestershire, Police, missing person, Crime

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