**Police Carry Out Search at Swansea Marina After ‘Human Hand’ Report**
Police continue to search Swansea marina following an unusual report of what was described as a “human hand” spotted floating in the water. The incident, reported late on Thursday evening, has prompted a coordinated response from both South Wales Police and local fire services, though so far, no evidence matching the alarming description has been discovered.
Emergency services were called to the popular waterfront destination at approximately 9:40pm on Thursday 8th May, after a member of the public raised concerns upon seeing an object that closely resembled a human hand drifting in the marina waters. Given the potentially serious nature of the sighting, police officers arrived swiftly at the scene to investigate.
However, after searching the vicinity identified in the initial report, police stated that they could not locate any object resembling the description. Recognising the limitations of an investigation conducted in darkness and water, officers proceeded to call in the fire service, whose specialist equipment and personnel are often required in such searches.
Despite thorough efforts undertaken by both forces, the search did not turn up anything conclusive. The authorities reported back that, after a careful sweep of the area, no items with any similarity to a human hand were found in or around the marina’s waters. The incident has generated curiosity and concern among local residents and regular visitors to the area, who are now awaiting further updates from the authorities.
In an official statement, South Wales Police confirmed their ongoing commitment to resolving the uncertainty. A force spokesperson explained: “Officers attended Swansea marina at around 9:40pm on Thursday, May 8, following a report of an object resembling a human hand in the water. The object was not seen in the same area by police upon their attendance. The Fire Service was later contacted to attend to utilise their equipment to aid the search. No item matching this description was found following a thorough search. A further search will be conducted today.”
Today, emergency teams have resumed their examination of the area, this time utilising daylight and potentially deploying additional resources to ensure that any evidence, if present, is not overlooked. Such follow-up searches can be crucial, especially when dealing with waterways where visibility and currents can complicate initial efforts.
While some locals have expressed anxiety over the incident, others believe the object may have been debris, a piece of rubbish, or even something as simple as a discarded glove. Nevertheless, authorities are taking the report seriously and have reassured the public that if anything of concern is uncovered, they will provide prompt updates.
The incident has once again highlighted the importance of public vigilance around bodies of water and the necessity of prompt reporting when something appears amiss. While most such reports turn out to be false alarms or mistakes, they are carefully investigated to rule out any risk to life or incidents of foul play.
Police are encouraging anyone who might have further information, or who believes they witnessed anything unusual in Swansea marina on Thursday night, to contact them directly. The investigation remains open and ongoing while authorities work to address the concerns raised.
Local residents are advised to stay updated through official police channels and local news reports as the search efforts proceed, and to remain cautious but calm as this matter unfolds. As of this morning, no further developments have been reported, but the authorities maintain their presence at the scene, prepared to continue their investigations as needed.