A rescue operation was launched off the Welsh coast to come to the aid of a group of kayakers who had got into difficulty in the sea. It came after reports were received by the coastguard that a group of ten people had possibly ingested water after falling into the sea near Cemaes Bay in Anglesey.
The alarm was raised by a member of the group, leading to lifeboat teams from Holyhead and Moelfre launching, together with Cemaes and Moelfre coastguard teams. A rescue helicopter was also launched at around 2.30pm on Saturday, December 3.
The group had been scattered into three areas due to sea conditions, according to the coastguard. They were brought to safety, and the incident concluded at 4pm. One of the kayakers has since been hospitalised.
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