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Search For Elderly Man Who Entered River Barrow Stood Down As Body Recovered

River Barrow, Athy. Image via Rolling News

It is understood that no foul play is suspected at this time

Searches along the River Barrow in Athy have ended, following reports that a person entered the water shortly after 11am on Sunday morning.

In a statement to Kfm News, gardaí confirmed that following an operation involving the local fire service, Civil Defense and An Garda Síochána, the body of a male in his 80s was recovered on Wednesday evening.

His body has been transferred to the mortuary at Naas General Hospital, where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

The coroner has been notified.

It is understood that no foul play is suspected at this time.

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