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Body of baby girl found in Wales may have been in the water for weeks, police say
A member of the public found the body on the Menai Strait shoreline in Bangor
The body of a baby girl found along a north Wales shoreline may have been in the water for up to a few weeks, according to initial indications.
A member of the public found the body on the Menai Strait shoreline near Siliwen Road in Bangor, Gwynedd, on Sunday shortly before 17:00 BST.
In an update on Thursday, North Wales Police said a post-mortem examination revealed the newborn was a girl.
The force is continuing the search for the girl's mother and urged her to make contact with police.
Further tests to find more about the baby are under way, North Wales Police said.
"We understand that the mother may be fearful of coming forward but we urge her to make contact with us," Supt Llinos Davies said, adding that she wanted to reassure her that her welfare and safety was their "utmost concern".
"Anyone with concerns about a girl or a woman you think may have been pregnant or whose behaviour has been unusual or out of character over the past few months including withdrawing from friends, family or social ties, please contact us," Davies said.
She said all names received would be treated with the utmost discretion and can be eliminated as the mother without delay.
"I understand that this is a terribly sad incident for the community and I am grateful for the overwhelming support and assistance that we have received so far," Davies said.