People evacuated from water after body find as police launch death probe
A police probe has been launched after the body of a man was pulled from the water by officers at the weekend after the alarm was raised by a member of the public.
The concerned stranger raised the alarm and the grim find was made yesterday, Sunday, June 15, 2025, by officers when they went to investigate.
Wales Online reports South Wales Police worked alongside lifeboat, ambulance and fire services to recover a man's body from the water outside Channel View Leisure Centre.
Identification has not yet taken place and though his death is not believe to be suspicious, there is an ongoing investigation into the circumstances.
The River Taff and Cardiff Bay were closed off and those taking part in water sports in the area were asked to leave the water during their recovery operation.
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A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "We can confirm a man's body was recovered from the water in Cardiff Bay following a call from a member of the public at 11.52am on Sunday, June 15.
"Enquiries are ongoing to identify the body and officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the man's death. At this time there is doesn't appear to be anything suspicious however the investigation is ongoing."
It comes amid a number of incidents around Scottish waters over the last few weeks. An investigation has been launched after what is believed to be human remains were found.
Police Scotland are probing the grim discovery, which was made at around 10.45am at Prestwick Beach, in South Ayrshire, on Tuesday, June 10.
And a warning was issued to Scots beauty spot visitors after mountain rescue teams were called out to three incidents in recent weeks - one of which was fatal.
The body of student Marwan Saliaman Al Balushi was pulled from the water at the Devil's Pulpit, at Finnich Glen, near the bottom on Conic Hill in Stirlingshire.
The 21-year-old Strathclyde University student, who was from Oman, died in the water on Wednesday, May 21, while at the location with friends.
Just six days after the tragedy, on Tuesday, May 28, Lomond Mountain Rescue Team had to return. And the following day, a spokesperson warned of the deep pools with hazards not 'visible from the surface'.
The spokesperson said: "Whilst we may have been quieter on social media, three of the recent callouts have been at Finnich Glen (The Devils Pulpit).
"We understand the wish to visit this beautiful and interesting geological feature but would highlight that in addition to the parking/road traffic issues ~ there is no easy access to the gorge itself.
"The main gully steps has suffered a further collapse and would not be recommended. In addition, the gorge edge has a number of areas that are loose and actually overhang the gorge.
"Despite the recent dry spell leading to an apparently low water level, there are a number of deep (2m to 3m depth) pools that can contain entrapments hazards that are not visible from the surface.
"If visiting, please consider the potential consequences of a slip, wear appropriate footwear and above all stay safe."
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