An update has been issued on the search for two missing men last seen heading towards a beach. A major search and rescue operation was launched after the men, named Simon and Connor, disappeared on Tuesday evening near a Haven holiday park.
They were last seen close to the beach near Hafan-y-Mor, Pwllheli, on the Llyn Peninsula. The pair were believed to be heading towards the coast with inflatable kayaks.
Major searches have been taking place with police supported by Coastguard teams and the RNLI.
A Coastguard update issued today (Friday) said their involvement in the search was stood down yesterday (Thursday).
A spokesperson said: “At 12.19pm yesterday (Thursday 23 July), HM Coastguard was called to assist North Wales Police with a search for two overdue kayakers at Pwllheli, North Wales.
“Coastguard Rescue Teams from Criccieth, Abersoch and Llandwrog were sent, along with RNLI lifeboats from Criccieth and Abersoch, an HM Coastguard Search and Rescue Helicopter and a Coastguard aeroplane.
“Extensive searches were conducted, and with no trace of missing people, stood down pending further information at around 10.21pm.”
In a further update today, North Wales Police confirmed the two men remain missing, with searches continuing.
A spokesperson for Haven said: “We are assisting the police with their search.”
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