North Wales: Body found on Anglesey beach confirmed as missing man Gareth Bowen

Gareth Bowen was reported to have been swept into the sea from rocks in Trearddur Bay, Anglesey on 29 Saturday. Credit: North Wales Police

The body of a man found on an Anglesey beach has been identified as missing man Gareth Bowen. 

The 46-year-old from Broughton, Flintshire, was reported to have been swept into the sea from rocks in Trearddur Bay, Anglesey on 29 Saturday July, shortly after 7pm.

A spokesperson for South Wales Police confirmed: "The body of a man found on a beach in Rhoscolyn on Wednesday, August 2nd, has been identified as Gareth Bowen.

"We continue to work closely with the Coroner, and his family have been informed."

Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Gibson said: "Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this incredibly difficult time."

Mr Bowen's family thanked the agencies involved in the searches on a fundraising page set up to give back.

They said: "our dear Son, brother, brother-in-law, Uncle, Godfather, and most importantly friend was taken from us too early. Myself and the family would like to thank everyone for all of the kindness shown over the past week.

"These brave people put their lives at risk 24/7. They risk not coming home to their families to save to save ours. "We want to give back to the RNLI in anyway we can possible as they have spent long hours not only searching for my brother at the weekend but thousands of other families."