Search for three missing fishermen resumes

The search is resuming this morning for three fishermen missing off the Conwy coast.

Bangor, Llandudno, Flint and Rhyl Coastguard rescue teams and Rhyl, Hoylake and Llandudno RNLI lifeboats will all be participating in the search.

Conwy lifeboat has launched – Hoylake as well – as it appears the search called off late last night is restarting.

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HM Coastguard has been co-ordinating an extensive search to find the vessel since just after 10am yesterday after it failed to return when it was expected. Rhyl, Bangor and Llandudno Coastguard Rescue Teams have been sent along with RNLI lifeboats from Rhyl, Llandudno, Conwy and Beaumaris.

The HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Caernarfon and a fixed-wing Coastguard aircraft have also been assisting with the search. North Wales Police are also involved and broadcasts have been made to alert vessels in the nearby area.

Despite the extensive search to find the vessel and its crew, nothing has been found so far.

Duty Controller for HM Coastguard Rob Priestley said: “We are continuing to search a wide area to try and find this vessel with all the assets we have at our disposal. We’re also asking other vessels in the area to keep a look out for anything that might also assist the search.”