Man's body found in sea near tourist beach

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Police were called to Manorbier beach over concerns about a man's welfare

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A rescue operation at a popular beach in west Wales has ended with the recovery of a man's body.

Dyfed-Powys Police said officers were called to the Manorbier area, near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, at approximately 11:00 BST on Friday after concerns were raised for the welfare of a person.

"Sadly, a body of a man was found during the search," a spokesperson said.

Enquiries into what happened are ongoing, the force added.

The search effort included the Tenby all-weather and inshore lifeboats and a Coastguard helicopter.

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