Rescuers are currently conducting a search operation off the coast of Wales for a man who disappeared while on a rock climbing expedition.

The coastguard has mobilized a boat and helicopter to assist in locating the missing individual, identified only as Ben from St. Davids.

Authorities are focusing their search efforts in the Pembrokeshire coastal region after Ben, aged 47, was last in contact with his family around midday on Wednesday.

Reports suggest that Ben may have gone rock climbing in either the Carreg y Barcud area near Trelerw or Caer Bwdy Bay outside St Davids.

Described as approximately 5ft 11in tall with an athletic build, Ben has short brown/greying hair, brown eyes, and was carrying an orange bag while wearing black climbing shoes with an orange strap when he went missing.

Dyfed-Powys Police are urging anyone who may have seen or spoken to Ben since Wednesday noon to come forward with any information.

Individuals with relevant details can reach out to the police online, by calling 101, or emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, quoting reference 429 of August 5.