21/07/2009

Body Found In Search For Missing Polish Teenager

A body has been found on rocks in the Cod's Head area of west Cork by rescue services searching for a missing Polish teenager.

The identity of the person has not been revealed, but reports have indicate that the body is believed to be that of 13-year-old Matthias Latek, who vanished while on a fishing trip with his father on July 12.

The body of Mr Latek, 40, was discovered last week.

Matthias, who lived in Poland with his mother, had been on holiday visiting his father, who worked in a bakery in Kenmare.

(KMcA/BMcC)




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