Thursday 18 July 2024

Body believed to be that of missing fisherman found at Swansea

BY JORDAN REGNIS

A body, believed to be that of missing fisherman Luke Smith has been located today.

About 7.50pm on Saturday July 6, emergency services were called to Channel Street, Swansea, following reports of multiple people in the water after a small boat overturned.

Three men were pulled from the water a short time later, however 23-year-old Luke Smith could not be located.

About 12.20pm today, emergency services were called to Swansea following reports a body had been located in the channel.

While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing man.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.