Major multi-agency response was launched as casualty brought ashore

A FISHERMAN has died after being pulled from the sea off the coast of Milford Haven on Thursday afternoon (May 1), prompting a major emergency services response involving lifeboat crews, helicopters, police and paramedics.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed they were called to the Port of Milford Haven at approximately 3:00pm following a report of a man rescued from the water around one mile offshore.

The man was brought to shore by the Angle RNLI lifeboat and treated at the Port Authority jetty by ambulance crews and critical care medics.

Despite extensive efforts to save him, he was later pronounced dead.

A police boat, Coastguard helicopter, and the Wales Air Ambulance were also deployed to the scene.

The air ambulance landed at Milford Haven Rugby Club, and its crew were transported to the jetty to assist with the emergency.

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police told The Pembrokeshire Herald on Friday (May 2): “We were called at approximately 3:00pm, Thursday May 1, to Milford Haven Port, following a report of a man having been rescued from the water, approximately one mile off the coast.

“Sadly, the man has passed away.”

“His next of kin and HM Coroner have been informed.”

The police have also confirmed that they are working in co-operation with the Marine Accident Investigation Branch and Maritime and Coastguard Agency to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A spokesperson for the Wales Air Ambulance added: “I can confirm that Wales Air Ambulance attended an emergency in the Milford Haven area yesterday.

“Our Caernarfon-based crew arrived on the scene by air at 3:12pm. Our involvement concluded at 4:03pm.”