December 12, 2019 - 1782 views
The Police North West Underwater Search Team searching for a pilot missing since the aircraft he was flying disappeared off the south east coast of Anglesey have recovered a body.
Professor David Last was flying a Cessna light aircraft on Monday November 25 when it lost radar contact near Puffin Island at around 12.45pm.
Inspector Dave Cochran said; “Just after 2pm this afternoon divers recovered a body just off Puffin Island.
"The family of Professor David Last have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers from North Wales Police.”
Local officers are liaising with the coroner and Professor Last’s family have requested that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.
There is no more information available at present.
