Overview
- Authorities said the men fell from rocks while fishing at the Blue Pool near Doonbeg and were later found dead.
- The Irish Coast Guard’s coordination center at Valentia received the alert from An Garda Síochána and launched a search.
- Helicopter R115 from Shannon, along with the Kilkee and Doolin Coast Guard units and the Aran Island Lifeboat, took part in the operation.
- The helicopter located two bodies within the designated search area, and the Aran Island Lifeboat recovered them from the water in very rough seas.
- The Coast Guard extended condolences to the families, and Gardaí are liaising with relatives following the recovery.