First video as Pugneys Country Park to be closed 'for three days' following emergency incident
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Dozens of fire fighters, police and paramedics could be seen at the park earlier today, following an emergency incident on the water.
Specialist search teams could also be seen on boats on the lake, and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance was briefly on scene.
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Hide AdWakefield Council has now confirmed that the park is shut following the emergency incident.
It is likely to remain closed to the public until at least Tuesday.
In a tweet, the council said: "Due to an ongoing police operation, #PugneysCountryPark is now temporarily closed. It is expected that it will remain closed until Tuesday (20 July). Thank you in advance for your support & understanding."
West Yorkshire Police have yet to comment on the incident, but said they would issue a statement later in the day.
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