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Kiara Moore dies after car found in River Teifi, Cardigan Kiara Moore dies after car found in River Teifi, Cardigan
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A child has died after being pulled from a car found in a river near her family's outdoor pursuits business.A child has died after being pulled from a car found in a river near her family's outdoor pursuits business.
Kiara Moore, two, was found in the River Teifi in Cardigan on Monday.Kiara Moore, two, was found in the River Teifi in Cardigan on Monday.
Her father said she had been left in the car while the driver got cash from the office.Her father said she had been left in the car while the driver got cash from the office.
On their return, the car had disappeared sparking fears it had been stolen. A two hour police search followed and Kiara was pulled from the water by officers but she later died. When the driver returned the car was missing feared stolen. A large police search got under way. The car was found in the water just under two hours later with Kiara inside.
Her father Jet Moore wrote: "They got in the car to go home. Sat on bank card which snapped and needed money to get home etc. She was pulled from the car by police officers and airlifted to hospital but later died.
During the two hour search for Kiara, social media appeals were made by her mother saying the car was believed to have been stolen with the little girl inside.
Dyfed-Powys Police appealed for sightings of the car and later confirmed the car had been found in the river with Kiara inside.
But they have not given any further detail of their investigation.
In a statement on Facebook on Tuesday, her father Jet Moore wrote: "They got in the car to go home. Sat on bank card which snapped and needed money to get home etc.
"Went back to the office to get money from the desk and came back to no car."Went back to the office to get money from the desk and came back to no car.
"Looked in the river. No signs. So we thought she and the car had been taken.""Looked in the river. No signs. So we thought she and the car had been taken."
Dyfed-Powys Police is continuing to investigate the incident.
The police had said they had first received a call "as to whereabouts of a silver Mini" which had been seen last near the old Scout Hall, near the river, at about 15:30 GMT on Monday.The police had said they had first received a call "as to whereabouts of a silver Mini" which had been seen last near the old Scout Hall, near the river, at about 15:30 GMT on Monday.
At the height of the search there were 30 emergency services personnel from police, fire and coastguard units in Cardigan.At the height of the search there were 30 emergency services personnel from police, fire and coastguard units in Cardigan.
A search of the river continued into the evening after Kiara was found.A search of the river continued into the evening after Kiara was found.
At present there is no information about who may have been in charge of the car before it went into the river.At present there is no information about who may have been in charge of the car before it went into the river.
In a tweet in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Sadly, we confirm that Kiara Moore, aged 2 (27/3/15) was pronounced dead at the UHW, Cardiff last night, having being recovered from a car in the River Teifi, Cardigan yesterday afternoon (19th March 2018). Kiara's family is being supported by specialist officers."In a tweet in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Sadly, we confirm that Kiara Moore, aged 2 (27/3/15) was pronounced dead at the UHW, Cardiff last night, having being recovered from a car in the River Teifi, Cardigan yesterday afternoon (19th March 2018). Kiara's family is being supported by specialist officers."
Kiara would have celebrated her third birthday next Tuesday.Kiara would have celebrated her third birthday next Tuesday.
Her father Jet Moore confirmed Kiara had died in a Facebook post, saying: "Thank you all for your help this evening. A mega thank you the officers who jumped in the river and the rest of the emergency services for all they did. Unfortunately Kiara had an amazing but short life."Her father Jet Moore confirmed Kiara had died in a Facebook post, saying: "Thank you all for your help this evening. A mega thank you the officers who jumped in the river and the rest of the emergency services for all they did. Unfortunately Kiara had an amazing but short life."
He later wrote in tribute to his daughter: "She was an incredible happy young girl who lived I hope a great adventurous fun life. And may have done more than most people. Been skiing twice and skied her self. Paddled the great glen Scotland. Paddles the Wye.He later wrote in tribute to his daughter: "She was an incredible happy young girl who lived I hope a great adventurous fun life. And may have done more than most people. Been skiing twice and skied her self. Paddled the great glen Scotland. Paddles the Wye.
"Played on every beach we could. Had a loving family and made us all happy."Played on every beach we could. Had a loving family and made us all happy.
"She always wanted to be called RAR RAR which was our nickname for her. Love her so much.""She always wanted to be called RAR RAR which was our nickname for her. Love her so much."
Dozens of people posted messages of condolence on Facebook to Mr Moore and Kim Rowlands, Kiara's mother.Dozens of people posted messages of condolence on Facebook to Mr Moore and Kim Rowlands, Kiara's mother.
The couple run an outdoor pursuits business, Adventure Beyond, which has a booking office at the old scout hall near the river, next to where the car was last seen.The couple run an outdoor pursuits business, Adventure Beyond, which has a booking office at the old scout hall near the river, next to where the car was last seen.
Ola Kowlaow was passing by the scene when she saw a woman in distress, she told BBC Wales.Ola Kowlaow was passing by the scene when she saw a woman in distress, she told BBC Wales.
"My son say 'mommy she's crying'," she said, adding she had asked what had happened."My son say 'mommy she's crying'," she said, adding she had asked what had happened.
"[The woman] said 'Someone's kidnapped my kids [sic], my daughter in the car.""[The woman] said 'Someone's kidnapped my kids [sic], my daughter in the car."
Ms Kowlaow said she had checked but had seen nothing, before the woman had "just run".Ms Kowlaow said she had checked but had seen nothing, before the woman had "just run".
Kiara's death was described as "an utter tragedy".Kiara's death was described as "an utter tragedy".
Noel Lewis, who runs a car repair business next to the slipway from which Kiara went missing, said: "Kiara was the most wonderful little girl.Noel Lewis, who runs a car repair business next to the slipway from which Kiara went missing, said: "Kiara was the most wonderful little girl.
"She was always playing out here with her little dog."She was always playing out here with her little dog.
"Her parents run an outdoor adventure business the other side of the slipway."Her parents run an outdoor adventure business the other side of the slipway.
"I'd often see them taking Kiara out on the river in a canoe. She always had a life jacket on when she was in the canoe with them."I'd often see them taking Kiara out on the river in a canoe. She always had a life jacket on when she was in the canoe with them.
"They're a lovely family, always smiling and having fun together.""They're a lovely family, always smiling and having fun together."
Dyfed-Powys Police's Deputy Chief Constable Darren Davies tweeted: "Tragic outcome and sincerest condolences to the family.Dyfed-Powys Police's Deputy Chief Constable Darren Davies tweeted: "Tragic outcome and sincerest condolences to the family.
"Incredible bravery and selflessness shown by officers who entered the water and rescued the child.""Incredible bravery and selflessness shown by officers who entered the water and rescued the child."
Officers appealed for witnesses who may have seen the vehicle enter the river between 15:30 and 16:50 GMT to contact them.Officers appealed for witnesses who may have seen the vehicle enter the river between 15:30 and 16:50 GMT to contact them.