Body found in Storm Bert search for missing dog walker who vanished during flood

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Police have found a body as part of the hunt for a missing dog walker who vanished during Storm Bert. Brian Perry went missing on Saturday.

Officers appealed to the public for help to find the 75-year-old, who went missing near a river in an area which had been affected by severe flooding due to the bad weather.Police said he had been accompanied by his wife and dog, was wearing a red Berghaus waterproof jacket, and was last seen at around 4.30pm.The Mirror reports he had been walking near Gower Road, close to the River Conwy, in north Wales, There has been no formal identification of the body.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. But Mr Perry's family are now being supported by specialist officers after being informed of the body find by officers working on the investigation.The police, HM Coastguard helicopter, fire service teams, and volunteers from Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team and NEWSAR all searched the area last night, but the man was not found.