08/05/2017

Two Bodies Found In Search For Missing Speedboat

The bodies of two men have been discovered after a speedboat went missing off the Dumfries and Galloway coast in Scotland.

The bodies, which were recovered from the Irish Sea, have not yet been formally identified, however they are believed to be the 35 and 46 year old's on board.

They had been driving a speedboat from Port Logan.

Coastguard and lifeboat teams from Northern Ireland were involved in the search, following a report on Saturday, 06 May, that the pair failed to return after leaving at 9am.

Police Scotland have launched an investigation.

(CD)

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