Fishing Crew Missing off Wales

Posted by Eric Haun
Thursday, April 28, 2016

The U.K. Coastguard is searching for the crew of a sunken fishing vessel near St David’s Head, Pembrokeshire.

The Coastguard said it received a 999 call from a member of the public just before 14:30, April 28, to say they could see a fishing vessel in difficulty near the rocks at St David’s Head.
The fishing vessel subsequently sank. It is unknown how many crew members were on board. 
The Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at St Athan, Coastguard Rescue Teams from St David's Head and Fishguard are searching the area.
Categories: Casualties Coast Guard Maritime Safety Salvage

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