Paddleboarder dies in beach incident
A paddleboarder has died after getting into difficulty off the north Wales coast.
North Wales Police said it received a call about a group of paddleboarders in the water off Conwy Morfa beach at about 22:15 BST on Thursday.Local reports said a member of the public entered the water in an attempt to rescue the paddleboarders. The local coroner has been informed and specialist officers will be supporting the family of the deceased.A member of the public is reported to have entered the water to help the paddleboarders"We responded with four emergency ambulances, and two rapid response vehicles, along with coastguard in assistance and the Coastguards Rescue 936 helicopter," said a spokesperson.
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