A child has died after being pulled from a car found in a river after a woman initially said her vehicle had been taken with her daughter inside.
Kiara Moore, two, died at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff after being rescued from the River Teifi in Cardigan on Monday.
She was found after a two-hour search in the west Wales town.
Her father Jet Moore said Kiara was "an incredibly happy young girl who lived I hope a great adventurous life".
Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating.
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The force said it had received a call about a missing vehicle at 15:30 GMT and a silver Mini was found in the river at about 17:10.
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A lane off the Strand behind the Angel Hotel remained closed off on Tuesday
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Social media posts showed a large police presence in Cardigan near the castle on Monday afternoon
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There was no police activity on the river early on Tuesday morning
In a tweet in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Sadly, we confirm that Kiara Moore, aged 2 (27/3/15) was pronounced dead at the UHW, Cardiff last night, having being recovered from a car in the River Teifi, Cardigan yesterday afternoon (19th March 2018). Kiara's family is being supported by specialist officers."
Kiara would have celebrated her third birthday next Tuesday.
Her father Jet Moore confirmed Kiara had died in a Facebook post, saying: "Thank you all for your help this evening. A mega thank you the officers who jumped in the river and the rest of the emergency services for all they did. Unfortunately Kiara had an amazing but short life."
He later wrote in tribute to his daughter: "She was an incredible happy young girl who lived I hope a great adventurous fun life. And may have done more than most people. Been skiing twice and skied her self. Paddled the great glen Scotland. Paddles the Wye.
"Played on every beach we could. Had a loving family and made us all happy.
"She always wanted to be called RAR RAR which was our nickname for her. Love her so much."
Dozens of people posted messages of condolence on Facebook to Mr Moore and Kim Rowlands, Kiara's mother.
The couple run an outdoor pursuits business, Adventure Beyond, which has a booking office at the old scout hall near the river, next to where the car was last seen.
Kiara Moore, two, died at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff after being rescued from the River Teifi in Cardigan on Monday.
She was found after a two-hour search in the west Wales town.
Her father Jet Moore said Kiara was "an incredibly happy young girl who lived I hope a great adventurous life".
Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating.
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The force said it had received a call about a missing vehicle at 15:30 GMT and a silver Mini was found in the river at about 17:10.
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A lane off the Strand behind the Angel Hotel remained closed off on Tuesday
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Social media posts showed a large police presence in Cardigan near the castle on Monday afternoon
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There was no police activity on the river early on Tuesday morning
In a tweet in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Sadly, we confirm that Kiara Moore, aged 2 (27/3/15) was pronounced dead at the UHW, Cardiff last night, having being recovered from a car in the River Teifi, Cardigan yesterday afternoon (19th March 2018). Kiara's family is being supported by specialist officers."
Kiara would have celebrated her third birthday next Tuesday.
Her father Jet Moore confirmed Kiara had died in a Facebook post, saying: "Thank you all for your help this evening. A mega thank you the officers who jumped in the river and the rest of the emergency services for all they did. Unfortunately Kiara had an amazing but short life."
He later wrote in tribute to his daughter: "She was an incredible happy young girl who lived I hope a great adventurous fun life. And may have done more than most people. Been skiing twice and skied her self. Paddled the great glen Scotland. Paddles the Wye.
"Played on every beach we could. Had a loving family and made us all happy.
"She always wanted to be called RAR RAR which was our nickname for her. Love her so much."
Dozens of people posted messages of condolence on Facebook to Mr Moore and Kim Rowlands, Kiara's mother.
The couple run an outdoor pursuits business, Adventure Beyond, which has a booking office at the old scout hall near the river, next to where the car was last seen.
