Gardaí say they are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the recovery of the body of a woman near Ballyshannon at the weekend.
In a statement they said: ”Gardaí in Donegal are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the recovery of the body of a woman from Lough Columkille, Ballyshannon, on Sunday 24th October 2021. The body of the deceased has been removed to Sligo General Hospital where a post mortem will take place."
A large-scale search took place over the Sunday afternoon, including the Coast Guard helicopter and other emergency services after a person was reported missing on Saturday.
A number of civilians were also involved in the Sunday search, who were led out by local gardai from the Breesy Centre at Cashelard.
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