Body recovered after missing person search in Donegal

A multi agency search took place on Monday for a missing person in Donegal, which sadly led to the recovery of a body.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Feb 2021, 14:30 BST
Foyle Search and Rescue.Foyle Search and Rescue.
Foyle Search and Rescue.

Lough Swilly RNLI, Foyle Search and Rescue, Gardai, the Irish Coastguard helicopter and friends and family of the woman all took part in the search.

A spokesperson for Foyle Search and Rescue confirmed on its Facebook page that at approximately 10:30am on Monday, February 1, Garda Siochana requested the assistance of Foyle Search & Rescue assets in a missing person search in County Donegal.

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“FSR deployed four Mobile Units, a UAV (drone) Team, Swiftwater Team and an Incident Commander. The multi agency search involved the Irish Coastguard Helicopter, Buncrana RNLI Lifeboat, members of the Garda, FSR, family & friends of the missing person.”

The woman’s body was later found by a member of the public.

The teams have all offered their sincere condolences to the lady’s family and friends.

The FS&R spokesperson added: “If you need support and help please don’t do it alone, reach out. Please find some useful contact numbers below.

Lifeline 08088088000. Samaritans 116123 CCIS 0287126230”