Covenham Reservoir tragedy - police appeal

POLICE have this week appealed for anyone who might have information on the recent tragedy at Covenham Reservoir - one of Lincolnshire's top birding sites.

On the morning of July 4, the body of a woman was recovered from the water near the boathouse.

She has been identified as Patricia Hamilton-Wright who is in her 70s and lived in the Louth area.

She is thought to have arrived the reservoir in her blue/grey Peugeot Partner vehicle around 6.30 am that morning.

Det Sgt Sim, of Lincolnshire police, has issued this statement:: “As part of my investigation I would like to speak to anyone who was in the area of the reservoir between 6.30 and 10 am.

"I’d really like to speak to anyone who saw the lady arrive in her car or saw her at the reservoir any time until we were called at 10 am.

"I’d also like to speak to anyone who may have seen her in the area overnight.

"We believe she will have been driving or parked her vehicle, a blue/grey Peugeot Partner in the local area, before visiting Covenham reservoir.

“I don’t believe there is anything suspicious or untoward, we are making inquiries on behalf of the Coroner and I would like to be able to find out any information that will help me complete our inquiries.”

Police have been present at Covenham Reservoir this weekend.

There are reports that the body of a woman in her 70s was recovered from the water yesterday morning.

Any birders who might have information should contact the police.