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Search of River Nore for missing man

Garda sub aqua divers are involved in the search
Garda sub aqua divers are involved in the search

A search took place for a man missing in the River Nore in Co Kilkenny today.

Gardaí said they were called to the scene at Canice's Mill in Thomastown at about 1.30am this morning.

The 33-year-old man was walking along the river bank with a group of friends when he entered the water.

The Waterford Coast Guard helicopter carried out a search of the area but returned to base at 7am.

Garda sub aqua divers, Kilkenny river rescue and the Waterford coast guard helicopter took part in the search.