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Two fishermen rescued off Donegal coast

Coast Guard helicopter - Assisting rescue
Coast Guard helicopter - Assisting rescue

Two fisherman have been rescued off the coast of Inishowen in north Donegal this evening.

The fishermen were on board a fishing trawler, which was reported mssing at 1pm. 

The first man was discovered in the water this afternoon and the second fisherman was rescued in the evening following an extensive search.

Three lifeboats were involved in the search. The Coast Guard helicopter based in Sligo also took part.