A body has been discovered during the search for a missing rock climber in Pembrokeshire. The man, identified as Ben, 47, from St Davids, was reported missing on Wednesday, August 5, after he left his home around midday, intending to go rock climbing.
Body found in coastal area
Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that on Thursday, a body was found in the coastal area of Caer Bwdy, Pembrokeshire. In a statement released on Thursday evening, the force said: "Formal identification has not yet taken place, and while the family have been informed of this development, we are not in a position to confirm the identity of the deceased at this time. They are being supported by specially trained officers."
The statement added: "We ask that the family's privacy is respected while enquiries continue."
Search operation
Ben is thought to have been heading out for a rock climbing trip when he left his St Davids home on Wednesday at around midday. It is understood he had planned to travel to either the Carreg y Barcud area, near Trelerw, or Caer Bwdy Bay, on the outskirts of St Davids.
After hours passed without any contact, Ben's family raised the alarm, and emergency services were alerted. Both a Coastguard vessel and helicopter were deployed as part of the search operation.
