21/03/2011

Fisherman's Body Identified

The body of a fisherman, found off the south Co Wexford coast, has been identified.

John Ennis went missing 31 days ago after the boat he was in sank 45 metres from shore between Duncannon and Arthurstown.

This morning, Mr Ennis' body was recovered by members of the Carrick-on-Suir River Rescue team and local fishermen, who had been searching since the tragedy took place on 18 February.

A post mortem is due to take place tomorrow.

(BMcN/GK)

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