River search ongoing in Carmarthenshire after woman, 55, reported missing

A large-scale search of a river near Carmarthenshire is underway after a woman in her 50s was reported missing.

Angharad, 55, was reported missing from the Nantgaredig area on Sunday 26 November.

Her family and police say they are "extremely concerned for her whereabouts" and she is being treated as a high-risk missing person.

Police say a river search in Nantgaredig is connected to Angharad's disappearance.

She is described as white, around 5ft 1inches tall, medium build with brown hair.

She is believed to be wearing blue jeans and a blue jumper.

Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police are searching the river with a mountain rescue team and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

A police helicopter has also been searching in the area.

People can expect to see an increased number of police officers in the area, while the search is ongoing, officers said.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service told ITV News its crews, boat, police, and mountain and water rescue teams, are at the scene.

A spokesperson added that "riverside searches are being conducted downstream and a drone will be utilised if the weather permits."

Crews were first called at 5.45pm on Sunday 26 November.

Carmarthen, Swansea Central, Llandeilo and Pontarddulais crews were sent to the scene.

The search was suspended just after 11.30pm on Sunday but resumed around 8.35 am on Monday.

On Monday afternoon, the fire and rescue team confirmed the search was ongoing.

Police want anyone with information to call 101.

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