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Mother's Body Found in Canal After Missing Children
17 Dec
Summary
- A mother of two was found deceased in the Bridgewater Canal.
- She was reported missing after failing to collect her daughters.
- Her sister described her as a devoted mum and gentle soul.
Tragic discovery was made in Altrincham when the body of Jana Bahvalova, a 29-year-old mother of two, was pulled from the Bridgewater Canal on December 10, 2025. Police were alerted after Jana failed to pick up her daughters from their babysitter, initiating a search near Atlantic Street.
Jana, originally from Latvia, had recently moved to Birchwood, Warrington, after a relationship breakdown, raising her daughters Adelina and Kate as a single mother. Her sister, Diāna, remembered her as a hardworking hotel housekeeper and a devoted parent whose children were her entire world.
The family is currently raising funds to support Jana's daughters and cover funeral expenses, ensuring they receive the necessary care and security. They remember Jana as a quiet, kind, and gentle soul who loved cycling.
