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15/03/2013
Woman's Body Discovered In River Foyle
A woman's body has been recovered from the River Foyle in L'Derry.
It was discovered on Thursday afternoon flowing an extensive search by the Foyle Search & Rescue Team, assisted by the Sligo Coastguard.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify the body.
The rescue team were contacted by the police on Thursday following reports that a person had gone off the Foyle Bridge.
It is believed a second person may also be missing. A search is under way to locate Kieran McKeon, 18, from the Republic of Ireland.
The investigation continues.
(CD)
It was discovered on Thursday afternoon flowing an extensive search by the Foyle Search & Rescue Team, assisted by the Sligo Coastguard.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify the body.
The rescue team were contacted by the police on Thursday following reports that a person had gone off the Foyle Bridge.
It is believed a second person may also be missing. A search is under way to locate Kieran McKeon, 18, from the Republic of Ireland.
The investigation continues.
(CD)
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