A MAN in his 30s died whilst being transported to hospital following an incident in Tywyn.

North Wales Police received a call at 12.41pm yesterday (Sunday) from colleagues at HM Coastguard; a kayaker that had got into difficulties in the sea.

Officers attended along with RNLI and the Welsh Ambulance Service Team.

The man was from the West Midlands.

A spokesperson from North Wales Police said: "The man's family have been informed.

"A report is being prepared for the coroner’s office."