A large emergency services presence was seen at Keeper’s Pond on Wednesday evening after concerns were raised for a man's safety. (Image: Thomas Winstone Photography )

Emergency services launched a large-scale search on Wednesday evening, December 3, after concerns were raised for the safety of a man.

Officers, assisted by the National Police Air Service (NPAS), Mountain Rescue, and HM Coastguard, searched the area around Keeper's Pond in Blaenavon at around 7pm where they located a missing man. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

Mountain Rescue said its volunteers were able to provide medical support at the scene and evacuate the man for further care. For the biggest stories in Wales first, sign up to our daily newsletter here

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