02/09/2016

Body Of Missing L'Derry Man Found

The body of a man found off the coast in Donegal is of missing L'Derry man Anthony Griffiths, Gardai have confirmed.

Mr Griffiths, 59, was last seen near Doagh Famine Village just after midnight on Tuesday, 30 August.

His body has been airlifted to Letterkenny Hospital.

Gardai thanked the public for their assistance.

(CD)




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