A multi-agency search operation had been launched
Crews searching the water yesterday(Image: Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit)
The search of the waters around Galway, which opened after reports of a woman going into the River Corrib, has ended after the discovery of a body.
Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit boat and drone crews resumed the search on Friday morning 20 February after reports of a person entering the water in the River Corrib on Wednesday February.
Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit worked alongside Rescue 115, Irish Coast Guard – Costelloe Bay and An Garda Síochána Galway and the RNLI, Galway Lifeboat Station, Cleggan Coast Guard.
However, Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit reported around 7pm on Friday 20 February that the casualty had been located.
“A sincere thanks to everyone who attended the search today. Thankfully the missing casualty was discovered by our Boat crew at approximately 2pm.
“May she Rest in Peace.
“A sincere thanks to OMCSU Zone Leaders, Base, Drone and Boat teams, and indeed all search agencies involved.
“An Garda Síochána Galway RNLI, Galway Lifeboat Station Rescue 115 Galway Civil Defence
“Particular mention to Cleggan Coast Guard Irish Coast Guard – Costelloe Bay who were involved with the recovery.”
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