Early morning multi agency missing person search for Conwy RNLI.

Conwy RNLI lifeboat was requested to launch shortly after 4am this morning (Thursday 1st of June) by UK Coastguard, to assist North Wales Police reports of a possible missing person near the quay where clothes had been found.

The volunteer crew pagers were sounded at 4.04am and the RNLI lifeboat, The May-Bob launched into the darkness with a crew of three minutes later.

Llandudno Coastguard Rescue team were also in attendance assisting the police with enquiries and conducting shoreline searches. Whilst conducting an extensive search of the river near the quay, the police were able to make contact with the suspected missing person by means of contact details found within the clothing left near the waters edge. The missing person was confirmed to be safe and well at home nearby and all units were stood down.

The RNLI urge anybody who is seeking to take part in any activities near the waters of the British Isles and beyond to ‘Respect the Water’. Further details of the RNLI’s campaign can be found at www.respectthewater.com

Following the service call, the lifeboat arrived back on station and was recovered at 4.32am, refuelled and made ready for service shortly after. The volunteer crew and support team then headed back to their families before their 'normal' days began.

Notes to editors

• Conwy lifeboat station has been operating since 1966.
• To learn more, visit the Conwy Lifeboat Station webpage

RNLI media contacts

Danny-Lee Davies, Conwy RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer 07999321639

Alan Flood, Conwy RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer 07871505513

Chris Cousens, RNLI Press Officer, Wales and West, on 07748 265496 or 01745 585162 or on email on [email protected].

Alternatively contact RNLI Public Relations on 01202 336789.

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