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Man in coast rescue 'recovering' | |
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A man rescued from the sea off Anglesey along with a friend who later died is making a good recovery, police said. | |
The dead man, 22, from the Wirral in Cheshire, was airlifted to hospital in Bangor on Saturday night after an apparent fall from a cliff at Cemaes. | The dead man, 22, from the Wirral in Cheshire, was airlifted to hospital in Bangor on Saturday night after an apparent fall from a cliff at Cemaes. |
The second man, 24, also believed to be from the Wirral, was initially in a serious condition after being picked up from rocks at the base of the cliff. | |
However, he has regained consciousness and his condition is improving. | |
Meanwhile, three kayakers were rescued off Anglesey after getting into difficulty on Sunday in rough seas. | Meanwhile, three kayakers were rescued off Anglesey after getting into difficulty on Sunday in rough seas. |
The two men involved in Saturday night's incident had been camping at a local site. | The two men involved in Saturday night's incident had been camping at a local site. |
The dead man's family have been informed but he has not yet been named. | The dead man's family have been informed but he has not yet been named. |
North Wales Police, who said there were no suspicious circumstances, have appealed for witnesses. | North Wales Police, who said there were no suspicious circumstances, have appealed for witnesses. |
Lifeboat | |
A force spokesman said Holyhead Coastguard received a call at 2144 BST from a member of the public. | |
A coastguard rescue team, Moelfre lifeboat and rescue helicopter from RAF Valley were involved in the rescue. | A coastguard rescue team, Moelfre lifeboat and rescue helicopter from RAF Valley were involved in the rescue. |
A man was reported to be in the water about 100m out from the shore. | A man was reported to be in the water about 100m out from the shore. |
The 22-year-old was rescued by helicopter and taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd at 2209 BST but later died. | |
The second man was rescued by one of the Cemaes coastguard who swam out and managed to get him to safety onto nearby rocks. | The second man was rescued by one of the Cemaes coastguard who swam out and managed to get him to safety onto nearby rocks. |
He was then taken by lifeboat to Amlwch and onto hospital. | He was then taken by lifeboat to Amlwch and onto hospital. |
A lifeboat spokesman said they launched a smaller vessel as the ordinary lifeboat had been unable to reach the 24-year-old. | A lifeboat spokesman said they launched a smaller vessel as the ordinary lifeboat had been unable to reach the 24-year-old. |
He said he was "cold and very distressed" when they reached him. | He said he was "cold and very distressed" when they reached him. |
Anyone with information is asked to contact North Wales Police on 0845 607 1002 (English service) or 0845 607 1001 (Welsh service). | Anyone with information is asked to contact North Wales Police on 0845 607 1002 (English service) or 0845 607 1001 (Welsh service). |
Wrong location | |
Meanwhile, three kayakers had to be rescued after getting into difficulties in rough seas off the coast of Anglesey on Sunday afternoon. | Meanwhile, three kayakers had to be rescued after getting into difficulties in rough seas off the coast of Anglesey on Sunday afternoon. |
They were able to make radio contact with Holyhead coastguards at 1230 BST. | They were able to make radio contact with Holyhead coastguards at 1230 BST. |
A rescue helicopter from RAF Valley was called out after the three kayakers gave the wrong location details. They were eventually rescued by a lifeboat crew. | A rescue helicopter from RAF Valley was called out after the three kayakers gave the wrong location details. They were eventually rescued by a lifeboat crew. |
The RAF crew then helped the Beaumaris lifeboat locate a tired windsurfer off the coast of Llanfairfechan, Gwynedd who had been in the water for nearly 30 minutes. | The RAF crew then helped the Beaumaris lifeboat locate a tired windsurfer off the coast of Llanfairfechan, Gwynedd who had been in the water for nearly 30 minutes. |
He was checked over by a paramedic on board the helicopter. | He was checked over by a paramedic on board the helicopter. |