Missing Photographer Rescued After Drifting to Ireland

Chris Ellery was found safe after engine trouble left him stranded during a solo boat trip from Wales.

Chris Ellery, a 54-year-old photographer from Bristol, went missing during a solo boat trip from Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, after his boat's engine failed.
Ellery's disappearance prompted a large search effort involving multiple aircraft and lifeboats along the Pembrokeshire coastline.
Two days later, Ellery arrived in County Wicklow, Ireland, where he reported to a local police station, describing himself as 'tired but OK'.
Ellery expressed gratitude to the RNLI and HM Coastguard volunteers and has initiated a fundraising campaign to support these organizations.
Ellery's family, who were actively involved in the search effort, expressed relief and gratitude for the support and help from the community and authorities.