Man missing at sea named by family
Gareth Bowen is said to have entered the water on Saturday evening
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Gareth Bowen has been named as the man missing at sea off Anglesey
He is said to have entered the water while fishing in Trearddur Bay on Saturday
The unsuccessful search has now been called off
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A man who is still missing two days after being swept into the sea has been named.
Gareth Bowen, 46, is said to have entered the water while fishing from rocks in Trearddur Bay, on Anglesey, on Saturday.
An extensive search operation was launched but has now been called off by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. He has not been found.
Mr Bowen's family thanked everyone involved in the search.
RNLI lifeboats were sent from Treaddur Bay and a HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter was also sent from Caernarfon
“Our family are extremely grateful for the searches and effort undertaken by all of the agencies involved in the searches to find Gareth since Saturday evening,” his mother Lorraine said.
North Wales Police said its investigation continues.
- Published30 July 2023
