UPDATE: Search for fisherman off Pembrokeshire coast
The search for the missing crew member of the Harvester fishing vessel has been scaled back, pending further information. Despite an extensive search effort undertaken by the HM Coastguard Search and Rescue helicopter from St. Athan, five RNLI Lifeboats and five Coastguard Rescue Teams, a crew member has not yet been located.
One crew
member was earlier conveyed to hospital, but was sadly confirmed deceased. Next
of kin have been informed and police officers are in contact and supporting the
families.
Alex
Smith, National Maritime Operations Controller, for UK Coastguard said, “Despite
an intensive search including the helicopter, RNLI lifeboats and Coastguard
Rescue Teams we have been unable to locate the remaining missing crew. Our
thoughts are with all those involved”
Dyfed-Powys
Police Sergeant Gareth Walters said, “Specialist officers are continuing to
support the families involved in this tragic incident.”