A woman has tragically died while swimming off the coast of Killiney beach.
Her body was discovered around 11am on Thursday, following a two-day search operation. The Coast Guard team at Dun Laoghaire was tasked with searching for the missing swimmer after clothing was located at Killiney beach on Tuesday, January 3.
The rescue operation was assisted by Dun Laoghaire RNLI and Rescue 116. However, after an extensive four hour search of land, sea and air, nothing was found and the teams were stood down in the early hours of the following morning.
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The missing woman was then found on Thursday, January 5 by members of Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat station while out on a training exercise. Her body was recovered by the Coast Guard team with the assistance of the National Ambulance Service and Dublin Fire Brigade.
“Our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased,” Irish Coast Guard - Dun Laoghaire wrote on their Facebook page today.
Gardai confirmed her death. “Gardaí recovered a body from the water in Killiney, Co Dublin at approximately 11am on the 5th of January 2023,” said a spokesman said. He added the body of the woman was removed from the water and later taken to Loughlinstown Mortuary where a post-mortem was conducted.
The Coast Guard added: "If you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 112/999 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard."
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