A body recovered from the River Nene today (Tuesday, 31 March) has been identified as missing teenager Declan Berry, pictured.
The 18-year-old died after the blue VW Polo he was driving crashed into the river in North Brink, Wisbech St Mary, on Tuesday,17 March. The body of Eden Bunn, 16, from Sutton Bridge, was recovered from the water the day after the collision.
Declan Berry, 18, and Eden Bunn, 16
Three others in the car – two girls aged 16 and an 18-year-old man – managed to escape the vehicle.
Specialist search teams have been looking for Declan, from Wisbech, since. The vehicle was recovered from the river five days after the crash.
Officers were called to Crab Marsh, Wisbech, by a local river official at just before noon on Tuesday.
Floral tributes to Eden Bunn and Declan Berry on the banks of the River Nene at the scene of the fatal crash in Wisbech St Mary. Picture: Adam Fairbrother
Det Insp Craig Wheeler said: “Declan’s family have been notified, and I would ask that their privacy is respected during this horrendous time for them. Our investigation into this absolutely tragic collision continues and I would urge anyone with any information about the collision to contact me.”
In a tribute released on 19 March, Eden’s parents, Lisa and Dean, her brother Jay, sister Shelby and nephew Axl said: “Eden was the kindest, most loving girl we could ever wish for. Her horses – Daisy and Dolly – were her world, and she was ours. “Words cannot describe the tragedy that will stay with us until we are able to meet her again.”
Declan’s family and friends said: “We are absolutely devastated beyond words and ask for privacy during this tragic time.”
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses or dashcam footage. Anyone with information is asked to quote incident 515 of 17 March and report it via the force website at cambs.police.uk. Those without internet access can call 101.