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14/04/2008
Tragedy Ends Search For Derry Man
There has been a tragic end to a missing person search with a body discovered in Inishowen, Co Donegal.
It was discovered in a forest in the scenic area.
It comes on foot of a major hunt for a missing Londonderry man Jim Rafferty.
The body was found in a wooded area near Grainne's Gap at around 8pm on Thursday night.
Mr. Rafferty, (43) who worked as a sacristan as St Brigid's Church, Carnhill, was last seen at 11 am on Saturday morning last.
Throughout last week family and friends have been searching for him in both Derry and Donegal.
Mr Rafferty, a father of one, was well thought of and respected in the community.
His sister Rose Crozier said: "He was known as a very reliable and responsible individual who neither drinks or smokes.
"He was well thought of and respected in the community. We have been overwhelmed with the response of his family and friends who helped us search for him."
(BMcC)
It was discovered in a forest in the scenic area.
It comes on foot of a major hunt for a missing Londonderry man Jim Rafferty.
The body was found in a wooded area near Grainne's Gap at around 8pm on Thursday night.
Mr. Rafferty, (43) who worked as a sacristan as St Brigid's Church, Carnhill, was last seen at 11 am on Saturday morning last.
Throughout last week family and friends have been searching for him in both Derry and Donegal.
Mr Rafferty, a father of one, was well thought of and respected in the community.
His sister Rose Crozier said: "He was known as a very reliable and responsible individual who neither drinks or smokes.
"He was well thought of and respected in the community. We have been overwhelmed with the response of his family and friends who helped us search for him."
(BMcC)
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