Emergency services in Sheffield retrieved a body from Arbourthorne Pond today after receiving reports of a person needing rescue from the icy waters. Yorkshire Ambulance Service confirmed the incident as the focal point of the emergency response.
The authorities were summoned to the location shortly after 12:20 pm, prompting a significant police presence in the area. An eyewitness mentioned the retrieval of the individual from the pond, expressing sadness at the situation and highlighting concerns about the safety of the frozen surface.
Following an update from South Yorkshire Police, it was revealed that the body discovered at the pond was identified as that of a missing woman named Eileen. Images from the scene near Arbourthorne Pond depicted emergency vehicles clustered in the vicinity.
Earlier, police had issued a notice seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Eileen, a 60-year-old woman who went missing in the Arbourthorne area. Tragically, the search concluded with the discovery of the body believed to be Eileen’s at the pond.
In an official statement, South Yorkshire Police confirmed the finding, expressing condolences to the family and thanking the public for their assistance in the search efforts. The pond, situated within a park area, was described as quiet and desolate post-incident, with few individuals present in the vicinity.
Residents recounted the heavy police presence and efforts to extract the individual from the icy pond. Local reports indicated that emergency crews responded promptly to the incident. As authorities concluded their operations at the scene, inquiries were made to gather further updates from South Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service.
Efforts to obtain additional information are ongoing, and updates will be provided as soon as they become available.