The body of a man in his 60s, who had been reported missing after going kayaking off the Co. Waterford coast, has been recovered.
The man had set off from Ceann Heilbhic near Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, at around 11.30am yesterday.
When he failed to return, the alarm was raised with the Coast Guard at approximately 5.30pm, prompting an immediate search operation.
This morning, at around 8.30am, the Bonmahon Coast Guard unit discovered the man’s body off Ballyvoyle Head, Co. Waterford. The body was recovered from the water by a naval service rib and brought to Dungarvan pier, where the search operation was subsequently stood down.
The search was coordinated by the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre in Dublin, with the naval vessel LÉ Aoibhinn acting as the on-scene coordinator.
Coast Guard units from Bonmahon, Dunmore East, Tramore, Ardmore, and Youghal, as well as teams from the Dunmore East, Helvick, and Youghal RNLI, participated in the search.
The Coast Guard noted that search and rescue conditions were challenging due to low-lying mist and strong winds.
“The Coast Guard offer their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, the Coast Guard said in a statement.