A SEARCH took place in Rhyl for a despondent man.

Both Rhyl Lifeboat and HM Coastguard were asked to assist in the search by North Wales Police. This took place just before midnight on Saturday (August 18).

Rhyl Lifeboat were tasked to search the immediate Rhyl area.

A spokesperson for the lifeboat said: "Our inshore lifeboat launched but was stood down at 12.19am. The all-weather boat was tasked but stood down before launching."

The man was located on land.