A 50-year-old man has died after suffering a medical emergency while entering the sea at Aberavon Beach in Neath Port Talbot, South Wales. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2026.
Emergency Response and CPR Efforts
Police, paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, and an air ambulance were dispatched to the scene at around 4:25pm. HM Coastguard initiated CPR on the man before the arrival of medical professionals. Despite these efforts, the man was pronounced dead at 4:50pm.
A spokesperson for South Wales Police stated: "Officers were called to Aberavon Beach at around 4.25pm yesterday following a report of a man requiring medical assistance having entered the water. The Coastguard commenced CPR until the arrival of the air ambulance and paramedics. Despite the medical professionals' best efforts, the man - a 50-year-old man from Cilfrew, Neath Port Talbot - was pronounced dead at the scene at 4.50pm."
Victim and Investigation
The deceased has been identified as a local resident from Cilfrew, Neath Port Talbot. His next of kin have been informed. Police have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious, and no further details about the medical emergency have been released.
Aberavon Beach is a popular destination for locals and tourists, known for its wide sandy shoreline and views of Swansea Bay. The incident has prompted reminders about water safety, though authorities have not linked the death to any specific hazard.
