A STRAY buoy has been rescued in Conwy after it had been washed away during Storm Pierrick earlier this month.

The Conwy Fairway Buoy is normally located in the middle of Conwy Bay, marking the start of the Conwy Harbour approach channel.

It weighs about 1.5 tonnes and is fitted with large weights to help it withstand rough sea conditions.

Staff at Conwy Harbour rescued it before sending it on its way back out to sea.

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During Storm Pierrick, one of the buoy’s securing shackles failed, causing it to be carried ashore by the wind and tide.

But the team at Conwy Harbour secured the buoy last night (April 25), then retrieved it from the beach at Dwygyfylchi, winching it onto a trailer when the tide went out.

The buoy has now been repaired and will be back out on station this week, moored to the seabed.

Conwy’s buoys are serviced each year to minimise issues with the moorings.