Public urged to report kayaks as men missing on Wales beach

Simon and Connor <i>(Image: North Wales Police)</i>
Simon and Connor (Image: North Wales Police)
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The public have been asked to report any kayak found on mid Wales beaches after two men went missing earlier this week.

The campsite at Shell Island has urged members of the public to report any inflatable Kayak found on the beach after two people went missing in North Wales.

North Wales Police confirmed that concerns were raised after Simon and Connor disappeared after last being seen "in the vicinity of the beach off Hafan Y Mor, Pwllheli at approximately 6.30pm on Tuesday July 21."

Officers said that they were "believed to be heading to the beach with inflatable kayaks."

In response, the staff at Shell Island put out an alert and said: "If anyone has found an inflatable Kayak on the shoreline of the Island or the beach heading towards Barmouth, in the last 48 hours, please message us so we pass the information to the Coastguard or call 999 and ask for the Coastguard."

Chief Inspector Ian Roberts of North Wales Police previously confirmed that a search was underway and asked for anyone who may have witnessed anything at the beach to come forward.

He said: "Officers are conducting enquiries and searching in the locality, supported by colleagues from HM Coastguard.

"If you were on the beach on Tuesday evening, or have any information that could help us find Simon and Connor, please contact us via our live webchat or on 101 quoting reference O118860."

Update 11.42am: The Coastguard search has been stood down. North Wales Police have been approached for a further statement.

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