Second man's body found in search for missing men in Gwynedd

Simon Wilson's body has been found. <i>(Image: Sarah Wilson)</i>
Simon Wilson's body has been found. (Image: Sarah Wilson)
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A SECOND man's body has sadly been discovered during searches for two missing people.

Police said officers were called at around 7.20pm yesterday (July 29), to reports of a body being found in the sea near to Llwyngwril, Gwynedd.

The man has now been identified as Simon Wilson, one of the men who were reported missing from Pwllheli last week.

Simon’s family and the coroner have been informed.

Fellow missing kayaker Connor Parfitt's body was discovered at the weekend.

Chief Inspector Stephen Pawson said: “I share my deepest condolences with Simon’s family at this incredibly difficult time.

“This is not the outcome any of us had hoped for, including the teams involved in the searches.

“Thank you to partner agencies, volunteers and members of the public who assisted in our searches.

“We would request that both Simon and Connor’s family’s privacy are respected.”

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