The body of a man in his 70s was recovered from the River Fowey in Cornwall after emergency services responded to reports of a person in the water.

Devon and Cornwall Police, along with firefighters, were called to the scene at around 4.30 pm on Thursday, July 9, following concerns that a person had entered the river. The man's body was subsequently located and recovered from the water.

In a post on Facebook, St Austell Police said that despite efforts to save the man’s life he was declared deceased at the scene.

They added: "We believe this incident to have been a tragic accident. His next of kin have been informed are are being supported by specialist teams."

A report will be prepared for the coroner.