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Search for missing teen called off after Welsh beach incident

Published 2 September 2026

A major multiagency search for a 15-year-old boy who disappeared in the sea off a Welsh beach has been called off, with the teenager still unaccounted for. The search operation, involving police, coastguard, and RNLI teams, was suspended on the evening of September 1, approximately 48 hours after the boy got into difficulty in the water at Marloes Sands, Pembrokeshire. The incident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, when three people encountered trouble in the water. Two of the individuals managed to return to shore safely, but the third, a 15-year-old boy visiting from the Yorkshire area, did not resurface. His father and brother were among the group, according to reports. A coordinated search was immediately launched by Dyfed-Powys Police, HM Coastguard, and the RNLI. Resources deployed included coastguard helicopters, a fixed-wing aircraft, RNLI lifeboats from Angle, Tenby, and St Davids, coastguard rescue teams from Broad Haven, Dale, and St Davids, a drone team, and the Welsh Ambulance Service. Mayday relay broadcasts were also issued. The search continued through the night and into the following day, with teams scouring the air, sea, and coastline.

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