Body found in York river is that of missing 18-year-old soldier
Police have confirmed that a body found in the River Ouse, is that of missing soldier Tyler Pearson. The teenager was last seen entering the river in York earlier this month.
Police name teen missing in York river
Police have named a teenager they are searching for in the River Ouse as Tyler Pearson.
18 year-old Tyler is a serving soldier based in York, and is a signaller in the 2 Signal Regiment.
It is believed to have got into difficulties at about 2.30am on Thursday when he tried to swim across the River Ouse after a night out with friends.
Divers are searching a stretch of river by Queen's Staith where it is thought he was attempting to reach. Visibility underwater is a matter of inches. Part of the riverbank remains sealed off.
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