A BODY has been pulled from a river in the search for a missing woman.

       Claire Morgan was last seen in Varteg Road, Ystalyfera, near the River Tawe, Swansea at 11pm on Saturday night.

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       Emergency services responded to reports of a body in the River Tawe this afternoon

       Alarms were raised when family and friends became "seriously concerned" and a search party involving local residents was immediately launched to find the missing 44-year-old.

       Emergency services, including three fire crews responded to a "medical emergency" at around 1pm this afternoon and reports of a body in the River Tawe, in nearby Ynysmeudwy.

       A spokesperson told WalesOnline: "The Swift Water Rescue Team was mobilised to conduct a dual-approach search of the river.

       "The team located the body of a deceased casualty and recovered the body using a stretcher and lines. The body was then transferred to the Ambulance Service crew who were also in attendance."

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       An emergency ambulance, duty operations manager and a hazardous area response team were also called to the scene.

       The South Wales Police statement reads: "Police officers investigating the disappearance of Claire Morgan have recovered the body of a woman from the river in Ystalyfera.

       "Her family has been informed and the investigation is continuing. Formal identification has yet to take place."

       Alun Llewelyn, local councillor for Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera, said: "It's very very sad news.

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       "All our thoughts are with Claire's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

       "Many local people joined the police in searching for Claire, and will be devastated at this news."