Concern growing for man last seen at Gwynedd beach

Owen Hughes

29 November 2024 at 9:11 am·2-min read

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Concern is growing for a man thought to be missing off a North Wales beach. A major search was launched yesterday for a possible diver last seen of Porth Ysgaden on the Llyn Peninsula.

There was a search from the sea and air by coastguard aircraft and RNLI crews but he was not located. A police and coastguard search on the coastline is continuing.

North Wales Police today put out an appeal.

A spokesperson said: "We are appealing for information as our concerns grow for the safety of a man who is thought to be missing. At 3.03pm on Thursday, November 28th, colleagues at HM Coastguard informed police officers of a report made to them at 1.15pm concerning the safety of a possible diver off Porth Ysgaden on the Llyn Peninsula.

"A multi-agency search was coordinated yesterday along the coastline and on land in the surrounding area, but the man has not been located. Specialist police officers continue to search the area today, with further support from the Coastguard this afternoon."

Chief Inspector Stephen Pawson said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Porth Ysgaden on Wednesday, November 27th or Thursday, November 28th to make contact with us at the earliest opportunity. I am particularly interested in identifying a van driver who spoke to a Coastguard member in the area of the cove yesterday, who I believe could have information that could assist with our enquiries.

“I am also asking anyone who saw a silver Ford Mondeo Titanium parked in the car park close to Porth Ysgaden between November 27th and November 28th to get in touch. Anyone with information is asked to contact us by calling 101, or via the website using the link below, quoting reference number Q179229.”

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