Boy, five, dies after being pulled from river in Wales in the early morning South Wales Police were called at 5.45am today to a missing child report The boy's body was found in the Ogmore River near Pandy Park in Bridgend Officers are appealing for more information on the 'tragic incident' By Joe Davies For Mailonline Published: 14:55 BST, 31 July 2021 | Updated: 15:00 BST, 31 July 2021 Viewcomments A five-year-old boy has been found dead after officers pulled his body out of a river in Bridgend, Wales. South Wales Police were called at 5.45am today to a missing child report in the Sarn area. His body was found Ogmore River near Pandy Park. He was taken to Princess of Wales Hospital where it was confirmed he passed away. Chief Inspector Geraint White said: 'This is a tragic incident in which a young child has sadly lost their life. 'We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information, to get in touch. 'We would ask the public not to speculate about this incident on social media as this is an active investigation. 'If you have any information that can help, please report this to us. 'Our thoughts are with the family and we are supporting them in every way we can.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility