Appeal for missing fisherman, 80s, on Lough Corrib called off – as he's found ‘safe and well' after overnight search
The man, 80s, was reported missing after he failed to return home from a fishing trip in
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A search for a fisherman who went missing in Lough Corrib has been called off
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His wife raised the alarm when he did not return home.
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The man was located by rescuers this morning "safe and well" and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The elderly man was travelling on a small craft to fish on Lough Corrib.
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He set sail from Golden Bay pier between Corr na Móna and Cong.
A spokesperson from the Department of Transport confirmed the search was called off this morning.
The spokesperson said: 'Shortly before 23:00 on Saturday 3rd May, the
'The Sligo based Coast Guard helicopter R118, the Shannon based Coast Guard helicopter R115, and the Corrib Community Rescue Boat were tasked to initiate a search of Lough Corrib overnight.
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'The search was suspended shortly after 4:00 this morning, with plans for the Cleggan and Costello Bay Coast Guard units, alongside the Shannon based Coast Guard helicopter R115 to recommence the search of Lough Corrib and the surrounding areas at first light.
'Following resumption of the search at first light, the missing person was located safe and well shortly afterwards. No further details available at this stage.
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'The search teams have now been stood down. The Irish Coast Guard wishes to thank all personnel involved in this successful search.'
The man is understood to be from the Claremorris area of Mayo, according to
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A garda spokesperson said: "Gardai assisted the Coastguard, and local search and rescue agencies, in the search for a man reported missing locally at Lough Corrib in the Cong, Co. Mayo area yesterday, Saturday 3rd May 2025.
"This man has been located safe and well this morning on Lough Corrib.
"He has been taken to hospital for treatment."
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