Body recovered off Teelin in search for fisherman missing in Donegal Bay

The body of a man has been recovered from Donegal Bay following an extensive two-day search for a missing fisherman. 

A spokesperson for the Department of Transport which includes the Irish Coast Guard service told Donegal Live: "The extensive search coordinated for a missing fisherman by the Coast Guard today in Donegal Bay has ended with the recovery of a body off Teelin on the Donegal Coast.

"A local Fishing vessel involved in the search made the discovery just before 6pm. The search concluded after three days of intensive searching coordinated by the Coast Guard at Malin Head Maritime Rescue Sub Centre.

"The Coast Guard extends their sympathy to the family at this time of sadness and would also like to thank all the search units and local fishing vessels, An Garda Siochana along with  the  community for their support throughout the search."

The alarm was raised on Thursday when an empty boat ran aground at Cliffoney with the engine running. A major search ensued, involving two helicopters, several RNLI and Coast Guard crews, and numerous local vessels. 

While the search focused largely on the Mullaghmore area of Donegal Bay, it also included an extensive stretch of water and Coast, reaching to the wider Killybegs area and Sliabh Liag area.