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possible person in water South West
River Usk, Newport
Emergency services were called to the River Usk in Newport city centre on 4 February after a 999 report that a person had entered the water. An extensive search involving police, fire, rescue teams and a helicopter found no one in the river. The call was believed to have been made in good faith rather than as a hoax.
Outcome: no person located, search stood down
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