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Man dies after falling overboard | |
(about 2 hours later) | |
A man who fell overboard from a ferry travelling from Ireland to Wales has died. | |
The alarm was raised at 0027 GMT by the captain of the 'Isle of Inishmore' ferry travelling from Rosslare to Pembroke Dock. | The alarm was raised at 0027 GMT by the captain of the 'Isle of Inishmore' ferry travelling from Rosslare to Pembroke Dock. |
Milford Haven Coastguard co-ordinated a search with help from a helicopter, lifeboats and other vessels. | |
He was found at 0222 GMT but pronounced dead on arrival at hospital. His next-of-kin are being traced. | |
The man had been travelling on the ferry which was heading towards Wales on a 3hr 45min journey when he was reported to have fallen overboard. | The man had been travelling on the ferry which was heading towards Wales on a 3hr 45min journey when he was reported to have fallen overboard. |
The crew of the ferry then raised the alarm and rescue helicopter 169 from RAF Chivenor was scrambled as well as requests for help from Angle all-weather lifeboat and a police boat. Other vessels also responded. | The crew of the ferry then raised the alarm and rescue helicopter 169 from RAF Chivenor was scrambled as well as requests for help from Angle all-weather lifeboat and a police boat. Other vessels also responded. |
The man was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital | |
Julie Wood, watch manager at Milford Haven Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre said the search of the Milford Haven waterway said: "A thorough search of the waterway was carried out. | Julie Wood, watch manager at Milford Haven Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre said the search of the Milford Haven waterway said: "A thorough search of the waterway was carried out. |
"The casualty was sighted by the vessel 'Sara Grey' (tug) and recovered by the rescue helicopter on scene. | "The casualty was sighted by the vessel 'Sara Grey' (tug) and recovered by the rescue helicopter on scene. |
"The casualty was then taken to Withybush Hospital." | |
Dyfed Powys Police confirmed the man was dead on arrival at hospital. | |
HM Coroner for Pembrokeshire Michael Howells has been informed and inquiries are underway to establish and notify the dead man's next-of-kin. | |
Police say there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, but their inquiries are continuing. |