NewsUK NewsMissing personsDyfed-Powys Police said Ben had intended to go rock climbing outside St Davids but he has not been heard from since around midday on Wednesday11:50, 06 Aug 2026Updated 11:59, 06 Aug 2026Rescuers are searching an area off the Welsh coast for a man who vanished after heading on a rock climbing trip.‌A boat and helicopter from the coastguard have been scrambled to search for the missing man, named only as Ben, who is said to be from St. Davids.‌The emergency crews are searching for Ben in an area on the coast of Pembrokeshire after the 47-year-old was last spoken to by his family at around midday on Wednesday, according to police.‌It is believed he intended to go rock climbing, either in the Carreg y Barcud area, near Trelerw, or Caer Bwdy Bay, outside St Davids, Wales Online reports.Dyfed-Powys Police said Ben is described as around 5ft 11in tall, of athletic build, with short brown/greying hair and brown eyes.Article continues belowHe was carrying an orange bag and wearing black climbing shoes with an orange strap at the time he went missing.The force said anyone who has seen or spoken to Ben since midday on Wednesday is urgently asked to get in touch.The force can be contacted online, by calling 101 or emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk. Quote reference 429 of August 5.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Dyfed Powys PoliceWalesMissing personsCoast Guard