Paddleboarder dies after getting into trouble off North Wales coast

Emergency services have confirmed that a paddleboarder has died, and another is in hospital, after they got into trouble off the North Wales coast last night (Thursday 14 July).

In a statement online, North Wales Police said:

'We received a call at 10.14pm last night (Thursday) reporting a group of paddleboarders in difficulty in the water off Conwy Morfa.

'Officers attended alongside colleagues from HM Coastguard and Welsh Ambulance, who attended to three casualties.

'Two of the casualties were taken by ambulance to Ysbyty Gwynedd but sadly, despite the best efforts of all involved, one person passed away in hospital.

'The local Coroner has been informed, and specialist officers will be supporting the family of the deceased.'

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