Desperate hunt for missing female rugby player who vanished after night out in her hometown as police and mountain rescue teams search rivers for popular 22-year-old
- Brooke Morris, 22, from Merthyr Tydfil was last seen at around 2.40am Saturday
- Rescuers have fanned out across a waterway in Treharris in Merthyr Tydfil
- Miss Brooke is described as 5ft 3ins tall with long hair and a slight build
Brooke Morris, 22, from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, was last seen in the early hours of Saturday morning
A desperate search is underway for a 22-year-old woman who vanished after a night out.
Brooke Morris, 22, from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, was last seen in the early hours of Saturday morning in her home town.
Rescue parties have fanned out across a waterway in Treharris in Merthyr Tydfil’s south as they search for the missing woman.
Her rugby teammates have issued a plea for their friend, who they describe as ‘one loved girl.’
Miss Brooke is described as 5ft 3ins tall with long hair and a slight build.
A Nelson RFC spokesman said: ‘The response and love shown for Brooke has been amazing.
‘Hats off to her teammates and the endless amount of volunteers that have searched tirelessly the last few days. Brooke you’re one loved girl.’
One friend wrote: ‘Brooke; where are you?! Everyone is wondering where you are! You’ve got everyone even people who aren’t close to you are worried.’
Another wrote: ‘Get your bum home Brooke, everyone is so worried about you.’
South Wales Police are appealing for information. A force spokesman said: ‘Officers are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare and would urge Brooke to make contact to confirm she is safe.’
Rescue parties have fanned out across a waterway in Treharris in Merthyr Tydfil’s south as they search for the missing woma
The Central Brecon Mountain Rescue team said: ‘High priority areas in and around prominent water courses were quickly identified and our water trained members were deployed into those areas, some proving to be quite challenging following the recent periods of rainfall.
‘With further areas to be searched we deployed hill search parties, as well as calling upon support from Western Beacons Mountain Rescue Team, Brecon Mountain Rescue Team and SARDA Search Dogs (South Wales) for additional search areas.
‘With large areas of land and water covered by nightfall we’ve been stood down pending ongoing police enquires. If anyone has information regarding Brooke’s whereabouts please contact South Wales Police.
‘Our special mention of thanks goes to all members of the local public who’ve been helping in the search and taking time to talk to help us while we’ve been searching.
‘Particular thanks has to go to Treharris Phoenix Rugby Football Club for allowing us to use the club facilities and providing non-stop refreshments throughout the day. Fabulous support which we’ve all hugely appreciated.’