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29/09/2008
Body Recovered From River Corrib
Rescuers have recovered from a body from a river near Galway.
The discovery followed searches after a man was seen entering the River Corrib in Galway on Sunday.
After the reports that a man was seen entering the water in the Dangan area of the city, a major search operation was mounted, involving the Shannon-based coastguard helicopter, the Garda helicopter, the Lough Corrib Search and Rescue team and local gardaí.
Garda divers were also called in to assist with the search. The operation was called off after nightfall, but a body was recovered shortly after the search recommenced at first light this morning.
Gardaí have yet to release any detail surrounding the circumstances of the man's death.
(DW)
The discovery followed searches after a man was seen entering the River Corrib in Galway on Sunday.
After the reports that a man was seen entering the water in the Dangan area of the city, a major search operation was mounted, involving the Shannon-based coastguard helicopter, the Garda helicopter, the Lough Corrib Search and Rescue team and local gardaí.
Garda divers were also called in to assist with the search. The operation was called off after nightfall, but a body was recovered shortly after the search recommenced at first light this morning.
Gardaí have yet to release any detail surrounding the circumstances of the man's death.
(DW)
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