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07/10/2013
Search Resumes For Missing Fisherman
A search is to resume this morning for a fisherman who was swept into the sea in Co Clare last night (Sunday).
According to reports, the man had been fishing with friends off the rocks at Ballyreen, near Fanore, in the county around 5.30pm.
He was angling from the rocks when he was hit by a wave. One of his friend's raised the alarm as another jumped into the sea to try and save the man, but he was unsuccessful in his attempts.
He was subsequently treated at the scene for the effects of the cold.
It is understood the missing man is 42 years old and is a Latvian national.
The operation on Sunday involved the Doolin unit of the Irish Coast Guard, a Shannon-based rescue helicopter and gardaí.
A search is due to resume from early this morning.
(JP/IT)
According to reports, the man had been fishing with friends off the rocks at Ballyreen, near Fanore, in the county around 5.30pm.
He was angling from the rocks when he was hit by a wave. One of his friend's raised the alarm as another jumped into the sea to try and save the man, but he was unsuccessful in his attempts.
He was subsequently treated at the scene for the effects of the cold.
It is understood the missing man is 42 years old and is a Latvian national.
The operation on Sunday involved the Doolin unit of the Irish Coast Guard, a Shannon-based rescue helicopter and gardaí.
A search is due to resume from early this morning.
(JP/IT)
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