Welsh Coast Search
Multi-agency search resumes off the Welsh coast for a missing teenage boy.
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Coastguard rescue teams from Broad Haven and Dale attended the scene, with RNLI lifeboats from Angle, Tenby and St Davids and a local pilot boat deployed to aid the search.
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On Monday, Broad Haven, Dale and St Davids Coastguard teams were involved in further searches, alongside the Angle and Littlehaven RNLI lifeboats and the Area 13 Drone Team.
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Marloes Sands is described as a remote beach near the village of Marloes on Pembrokeshire’s western coast, located about a 15-minute walk from the nearest car park.
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Local residents reported hearing rescue helicopters circling the coastline for several hours on Sunday evening as responders carried out the operation.
A teenage boy remains missing off Marloes Sands in Pembrokeshire after going into difficulty in the water around 3:30 pm on Sunday. Metro reported that two other swimmers who were with him managed to self-rescue, but the boy has not been found. A major multi-agency search involving HM Coastguard, RNLI lifeboats, police, and the Welsh Ambulance Service is underway, with helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and drones deployed to scour the remote Welsh coast.
The search was suspended overnight around 3:30 am on Monday and resumed later that morning. Daily Mail noted that additional coastguard teams from Broad Haven, Dale, and St Davids, along with RNLI lifeboats from Angle and Littlehaven, joined the effort. Dyfed-Powys Police urged the public to avoid the area as responders continued the maritime operation.
Three Swimmers in Trouble Off Popular Beach
The incident occurred when three people entered the sea at Marloes Sands, a remote beach in Pembrokeshire's western coastal area. According to Metro, all three ran into difficulty in the water at approximately 3:30 pm on Sunday. Two of the swimmers were able to self-rescue and reach safety, but the teenage boy disappeared.
Daily Mail reported that Marloes Sands is a popular beach located near the village of Marloes, situated roughly 15 minutes on foot from the nearest car park. The remote location presented challenges for rescue teams responding to the emergency call.
Massive Response Mobilized Across Multiple Agencies
HM Coastguard launched an immediate response with rescue teams from Broad Haven and Dale attending the scene within minutes. Metro reported that RNLI lifeboats from Angle, Tenby, and St Davids were deployed alongside a local pilot boat. Helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and drones were brought into the search operation.
Local residents reported hearing rescue helicopters circling the coastline for several hours on Sunday evening. Dyfed-Powys Police used Mayday relay broadcasts during the response and warned the public to stay away from the area as the maritime search continued.
Search Resumes Monday With Fresh Teams and Equipment
The overnight search was suspended around 3:30 am on Monday morning before resuming later that day. Metro reported that Broad Haven, Dale, and St Davids Coastguard teams rejoined the effort alongside Angle and Littlehaven RNLI lifeboats. The Area 13 Drone Team also assisted in scanning the waters near Marloes Sands.
The coordinated search operation continued to involve police, the Welsh Ambulance Service, and multiple maritime rescue agencies working to locate the missing teenager.
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