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07/08/2014
Body Recovered Off Coast Of West Cork
The coastguard have recovered the body of man who died in a swimming incident off the coast of West Cork.
It is understood that a member of the public spotted the body floating in the water in Roaringwater Bay near Aughadown Pier between Skibbereen and Ballydehob at about around 13:00 on Wednesday.
Schull Coastguard assisted gardaí in recovering the body, which was then taken to Cork University Hospital for a post-mortem.
It is understood the man was a strong swimmer and gardaí are hoping the post-mortem will show whether he may have suffered some adverse event in the water.
The identity of the man, who is said to be aged in his 60s, is not yet known.
(MH/JP)
It is understood that a member of the public spotted the body floating in the water in Roaringwater Bay near Aughadown Pier between Skibbereen and Ballydehob at about around 13:00 on Wednesday.
Schull Coastguard assisted gardaí in recovering the body, which was then taken to Cork University Hospital for a post-mortem.
It is understood the man was a strong swimmer and gardaí are hoping the post-mortem will show whether he may have suffered some adverse event in the water.
The identity of the man, who is said to be aged in his 60s, is not yet known.
(MH/JP)
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