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A man who fell overboard from a ferry travelling from Ireland to Wales has been found after a two-hour search. 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 for the man which included a helicopter, lifeboats and help from pilot vessels, tugs and a tanker. Milford Haven Coastguard co-ordinated a search with help from a helicopter, lifeboats and other vessels.
The crew of a tug located the man at 0222 GMT. He was taken to hospital. 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.
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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. "The casualty was then taken to Withybush Hospital."
"I would like to thank all units involved for their prompt action and the search effort that was brought into action so quickly." 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.