Body of baby girl found in Wales may have been in the water for weeks, police say
North Wales Police are investigating the discovery of a newborn baby girl's body on a shoreline in Bangor. Authorities are urgently seeking the mother to provide support and ensure her welfare, emphasizing that the investigation is focused on her safety rather than criminal prosecution.
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This incident highlights the critical need for maternal support services and the challenges faced by vulnerable women in crisis pregnancies.
Image caption, A member of the public found the body on the Menai Strait shoreline in Bangor
The body of a baby girl found along a north Wales shoreline may have been in the water for up to a few weeks, according to initial indications.
A member of the public found the body on the Menai Strait shoreline near Siliwen Road in Bangor, Gwynedd, on Sunday shortly before 17:00 BST.
In an update on Thursday, North Wales Police said a post-mortem examination revealed the newborn was a girl.
The force is continuing the search for the girl's mother and urged her to make contact with police.
Further tests to find more about the baby are under way, North Wales Police said.
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