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Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating the sudden death of a 63-year-old man, following an incident on a dinghy in the water at Newport beach, Pembrokeshire. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 18:50 on Wednesday evening. Three men were on board the dinghy, and all three ended up in the water and in difficulty. Maritime and Coastguard Agency rescued the man from the water, but attempts to save him were unsuccessful. Next of kin have been informed. HM Coroner has also been informed. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police by calling 101.

Sisters rescued after tides swept in | Llanelli Star A frightened teenager swam to shore in Burry Port while her sister had to be rescued after getting cut off by the tide. The girl and her sister had been walking to the west of Burry Port Lighthouse on Sunday when the incident occurred. RNLI operation manager Roger Bowen said the girl was unaware of the distance when she set off in he water. He said: “They had been cut off on the sand bank and she swam to shore. She managed to get herself back home. But she was very cold and frightened.” Volunteer crew members from the charity were called out to attend the incident at around 4.30pm on Sunday.