Chris Ellery has been reported missing after he went on a solo trip in Fishguard in Pembrokeshire on his boat on October 30. He was due home Thursday 31 October, lunchtime, but did not return.(Image: Kenzie Ellery)

Search intensifies for missing Bristol dad as daughter issues heartfelt plea

by · BristolLive

The family of a missing Bristol man are continuing their desperate search to find him as they head to his last known location. Chris Ellery went on a solo journey in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire on Wednesday, October 30, but did not return home as planned the following day.

His daughter, Kenzie Ellery, has made a desperate appeal for information regarding her dad's whereabouts and assistance with the search. She explained that her dad was an experienced boat user who is "always very prepared for when situations go wrong" and that it is out of character for him to not be in touch.

Kenzie said that Chris' personal items were discovered on a cove only accessible by boat, however, both Chris and the boat remain unaccounted for. An AirTag used by Chris indicates that his last known location was at sea.

She and the rest of her family are now heading to Fishguard this morning (November 2) to Chris' last known whereabouts, so they can continue their search. Kenzie also issued a plea for anyone with information or who is able to help to come forward.

In a post shared on Facebook today, she wrote: "Me, my mum and family will be at Fishguard, where dad was last seen, today from about 11am if anyone is able to assist in the search in any way. We are limited with ways to find him due to him being at sea but hope we will find more answers somehow and be close to him. If anyone in the local area will be there today to help it’s all appreciated."

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that they have been participating in the search for the missing man since Friday, November 1, after being notified by Avon and Somerset Police, the area where Chris' family resides. The force confirmed its involvement in the search alongside HM Coastguard and RNLI teams. The search was postponed at 7.20pm last night as darkness fell, and was due to resume this morning, reports Wales Online.

The boat Chris Ellery was in(Image: Kenzie Ellery)

In a heartfelt plea shared on Facebook, yesterday, Kenzie said: "My dad Chris Ellery went on a solo trip in Fishguard in Pembrokeshire on his boat on Wednesday 30th October and has gone missing. He was due home yesterday at lunchtime and did not come home. We last had contact with him on Wednesday and he confirmed he could be home midday Thursday, October 31, his phone has since stopped connecting our calls and no texts go through. He goes travelling on these solo trips regularly and is always very prepared for when situations go wrong, this is very out of character that we have not heard from him or been able to contact him.

"The police and coastguards have been searching for him and have found his belongings on a cove you can only access by boat. His boat and my dad have not been spotted and we are desperately trying to find him.

"I appreciate many people I have added on my Facebook are from Bristol and will be unable to help, but hopefully this can be shared in hopes it speeds up finding him and makes those who live in Fishguard aware he is missing. If any locals can keep an eye on coastal areas and if anything unusual is seen to notify the police immediately.

"He has an AirTag with him which last shows him to be in the sea, so it is likely he would be seen in costal areas rather than land. We all need him to be home and we pray that he is safe, please share this post we need him to be safe and home as soon as possible. All help is greatly appreciated. Thank you."