Body Found Amidst Search for Missing Rock Climber in West Wales
Dyfed-Powys Police confirm discovery in Caer Bwdy area as search for 47-year-old Ben continues.
Callum Smith
A major search operation is underway in Wales for a missing 47-year-old man.
Dyfed-Powys Police actively seek public assistance in locating Ben, releasing a detailed description of him and the items he carried.
Ben is described as 5ft 11in tall, of athletic build, with short brown/greying hair and brown eyes; he was carrying an orange bag and wearing black climbing shoes with an orange strap.
The coastguard has deployed both a boat and a helicopter, actively involved in the search operation.
Police are asking anyone who has seen or spoken to Ben since midday on Wednesday to make contact.
On Thursday, a body was discovered in the coastal area of Caer Bwdy, Pembrokeshire.
Dyfed Powys Police stated, "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 added, They are being supported by specially trained officers. We ask that the family's privacy be respected while enquiries continue.
We ask that the family's privacy be respected while enquiries continue.