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Fisherman's body found off Co Clare coast

The coast guard was involved in the search for the missing man
The coast guard was involved in the search for the missing man

The body of a man who fell into the sea while fishing in Co Clare on Sunday has been recovered.

Naval divers recovered the body of the 42-year-old Latvian man at around 11.30am at Ballyreen near Fanore.

It is believed the man, who lived in Co Roscommon, was washed into the sea while fishing for mackerel with friends.

The search operation involved the coast guard, navy and gardaí.