10/07/2017

Bodies Of Two Men Recovered Following Boating Accident Near Donegal

Two men have died following a boating accident in Co Donegal.

Emergency services were alerted when the body of one of the victims, a man in his 50s, was found on the shore at Malinbeg at around 10.30am on Sunday, 09 July. The body of the second man, who was in his 40s, was found a short time later.

It is understood the men left pier at Teelin in a small boat on Saturday, 08 July. However, they did not return overnight.

The bodies have been removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where post mortem examinations will take place.

(LM/MH)

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