Search stood down as fisherman missing at Lough Corrib found safe and well
The alarm was raised late last night after the man, who had gone fishing at Lough Corrib yesterday, was overdue to return.
A search for the man was carried out by the Irish Coast Guard with assistance from local gardaí and local search and rescue agencies.
Coast Guard helicopters Rescue 115 and Rescue 118 were deployed to the scene of the search, which has now been stood down.
A spokesperson said the Coast Guard were alerted shortly before 11pm on Saturday night when the fisherman had not returned from the water.
'The Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter R118, the Shannon-based Coast Guard helicopter R115, and the Corrib Community Rescue Boat were tasked to initiate a search of Lough Corrib overnight,' they said.
"The search was suspended shortly after 4:00 this morning, with plans for the Cleggan and Costello Bay Coast Guard units, alongside the Shannon based Coast Guard helicopter R115 to recommence the search of Lough Corrib and the surrounding areas at first light.
"Following resumption of the search at first light, the missing person was located safe and well shortly afterwards. No further details available at this stage.
"The search teams have now been stood down. The Irish Coast Guard wishes to thank all personnel involved in this successful search."
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