Woman arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter as fourth paddleboarder, 41, dies after river tragedy

A WOMAN has been arrested for gross negligence manslaughter after a fourth paddleboarder died in a river tragedy.

Nine people got into distress while paddle boarding on the River Cleddau in Haverfordwest, Wales, last Saturday.

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Three people died at the scene, while Andrea Powell, 41, was rushed to Withybush Hospital in a critical condition.

But she tragically died in the early hours of this morning, police confirmed.

A woman from South Wales was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter but has since been released.

A Dyfed-Pwys Police statement read: “Following the incident on the Cleddau River in Haverfordwest on Saturday, October 30, we can confirm a woman from the South Wales area has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter as part of the investigation. She has been released under investigation.

“Sadly we can also confirm that 41-year-old Andrea Powell from the Bridgend area, who was in hospital following the incident has now died.

“Our thoughts are with her family, and all those involved in this tragic incident.”

Former soldier Paul O’Dwyer, aged 42 from Sandfields in Port Talbot was the first victim be named. His friends paid tribute to Mr O’Dwyer, a prolific charity fundraiser, who was said to have lost his life trying to rescue others in trouble.

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