10/02/2014

Body Recovered During Search In Cork

A body has been discovered during a search in west Cork for two tourists who have not been seen since Saturday afternoon.

The coastguard is continuing its search for the second man.

The two men, one German and one Dutch, had been staying in a holiday home.

They are believed to have gone for a walk along Sheep's Head.

The weather conditions were very poor with gale force winds.

(CD/JP)

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