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Man dies during sailing regatta | Man dies during sailing regatta |
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A man has died while taking part in a sailing event off Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula, coastguards say. | A man has died while taking part in a sailing event off Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula, coastguards say. |
The man and a woman were rescued from the sea by a safety boat just before 1515 BST and then transferred to the Abersoch inshore lifeboat. | The man and a woman were rescued from the sea by a safety boat just before 1515 BST and then transferred to the Abersoch inshore lifeboat. |
They were both taking part in the Laser 4000 National Championships at Abersoch, Gwynedd. | They were both taking part in the Laser 4000 National Championships at Abersoch, Gwynedd. |
The air ambulance was called to Abersoch where paramedics tried to resuscitate the man. | The air ambulance was called to Abersoch where paramedics tried to resuscitate the man. |
A joint investigation is being conducted between North Wales Police and Holyhead coastguard. | A joint investigation is being conducted between North Wales Police and Holyhead coastguard. |
A police spokeswoman said: "At 1514 BST we were alerted by coastguards to a sailing incident in Abersoch. | |
"Two people were recovered by the safety boat. A man has died at the scene. | |
South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club confirmed that the championships are being held at the club this week. |