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06 Sept 2025

West Donegal search operation launched

The operation, involving the Bunbeg Coast Guard and the Rescue 118 helicopter, is concentrated on an area around Owey Island

Rescue 118 to ground this afternoon over job fears

Rescue 118

A major search operation is underway in west Donegal.

The operation is concentrated on an area around Owey Island.

Both the Bunbeg Coast Guard, and the Rescue 118 helicopter are involved in the air and sea search.

The Malin Head Coast Guard has confirmed that a search operation is ‘ongoing’.

No further details are available.

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