THE FAMILY of a 47-year-old man who died in a tragic accident at a Ceredigion beach have paid tribute to their “hero”.
Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that they were called to Poppit Sands, St Dogmaels, at around 8.40pm on Friday, June 10.
The Wales Air Ambulance reported that a number of people had been caught in a riptide.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of all the emergency services, 47-year-old Hywel Morgan died after being recovered from the sea.
It is understood Mr Morgan, who was known affectionately as ‘Hyw’ by family and friends, had helped to rescue a group of children who had got into difficulty in the water.
His loved ones have issued a short tribute to the “devoted and loving father”.
A statement sent by the police to The Pembrokeshire Herald reads: “Hyw was a hero. Despite our pain and grief, it gives us comfort that he selflessly tried to prevent others from losing their lives.
“Hyw was a selfless individual who always gave up his time for others. He was a devoted and loving father and was loved and respect by all who knew him. As a family, we would now like time to grieve and would ask for privacy in which to do so.”
Two children were taken to hospital to be checked over following the incident.
