Colwyn Bay: Crewless boat discovered adrift in sea prompts search

Image source, North Wales Police

Image caption, The 20ft cabin cruiser, named Phoenix Hardy, was found adrift in Colwyn Bay

Mystery surrounds a crewless boat discovered adrift in the sea at Colwyn Bay on Saturday.

A lifeboat was called to the scene at 07:20 GMT where a 20ft (6m) cabin cruiser, named Phoenix Hardy, was found between the pier and Porth Eirias.

The crew searched the waters in Conwy county for casualties but none were found.

North Wales Police said it was made aware of the vessel at around 06:00 and is appealing for information.

Det Sgt Mark Bamber said: "We believe that the boat came into the area yesterday and entered the water in Conwy."

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Image caption, The coastguard said it is "reasonably" confident four men who were aboard are safe

The RNLI said its search of the waters was "inconclusive".

HM Coastguard said it was "reasonably" confident that four men who were aboard the boat got off safely.

A spokesman added: "We continue to work with the police until we are satisfied that is the case."