Body found in sea off Welsh coast after major search operation
A spokesman for the force said: "Sadly, a body of a man was found during the search." The force said enquiries are being made to establish what happened.
The search saw the Tenby all-weather and inshore lifeboats and a Coastguard helicopter deployed.
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