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Body Found in Caer Bwdy After Search for Missing St Davids Climber

Formal identification remains pending; police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Overview

  • Police recovered a body in the Caer Bwdy coastal area on Thursday during a large search for a missing climber.
  • Dyfed‑Powys Police said formal identification has not yet taken place and specially trained officers are supporting the family.
  • Ben, a 47‑year‑old St Davids resident, left home around midday on Wednesday and told his family he planned to go rock climbing.
  • A multi‑agency operation including specialist police teams, drones, air units, HM Coastguard, RNLI vessels and volunteer rescuers searched the Pembrokeshire coast.
  • Officers have urgently asked anyone who saw or spoke to Ben after midday on August 5 to contact Dyfed‑Powys Police online, by calling 101, or by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk and have asked for the family's privacy to be respected as enquiries continue.