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Bodies of two men found in water at Norfolk beauty spot | Bodies of two men found in water at Norfolk beauty spot |
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The bodies of two men have been recovered at a popular beauty spot. | The bodies of two men have been recovered at a popular beauty spot. |
Emergency services were alerted at 4.30pm on Tuesday to reports that a man had got into difficulties while in the water at Bawsey Pits in west Norfolk. Once there, they were told another man was missing. | Emergency services were alerted at 4.30pm on Tuesday to reports that a man had got into difficulties while in the water at Bawsey Pits in west Norfolk. Once there, they were told another man was missing. |
After a search involving firefighters, paramedics, police and RAF search and rescue, officers confirmed on Tuesday night the discovery of the bodies of the men, who have not been identified. | After a search involving firefighters, paramedics, police and RAF search and rescue, officers confirmed on Tuesday night the discovery of the bodies of the men, who have not been identified. |
A Norfolk police spokesman said: "Both bodies were discovered within the water and inquiries continue into the circumstances surrounding their deaths." | A Norfolk police spokesman said: "Both bodies were discovered within the water and inquiries continue into the circumstances surrounding their deaths." |
Police have asked people to stay away from the area, notable for its former sand pits. | Police have asked people to stay away from the area, notable for its former sand pits. |
Swimming is banned at the beauty spot, which is popular with sunbathers, but many ignore warning signs. | Swimming is banned at the beauty spot, which is popular with sunbathers, but many ignore warning signs. |
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