Missing Person/Water Rescue Pennines Serious incident

River Ribble, Marles Wood

Monday, 22 December 2025

Mountain rescue teams were called out on 22 December 2025 to assist in a search for an individual reported missing after swimming in the River Ribble at Marles Wood. The search concluded later that day when police discovered and recovered a body from the water.

Outcome: Deceased

Responding team

Bowland Pennine MRT — team website ↗

Source

Search – River Ribble Ribchester Bowland Pennine MRT report

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