Mayo Gardaí investigating discovery of body in Castlebar river
The body of a male was discovered floating in a river close to Lough Lannagh in Castlebar this morning
Mayo Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a body which was recovered from a river close to Lough Lannagh in Castlebar this morning.
The body of a male was recovered from the river which flows into Lough Lannagh after Gardaí were alerted to the discovery by a walker who noticed the remains floating in reeds at approximately 7am.
The emergency services were called to the scene and the body was recovered and taken to Mayo University Hospital. A post mortem is due to take place with the results to determine the course of the Garda investigation but foul play is not suspected at this time.
Gardaí confirmed that the deceased man was not identified when taken from the water and Gardaí in Castlebar are currently making enquiries to try to identify him and contact a next of kin. It is not yet known how long the body may have been in the water before it was discovered.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Castlebar Garda Station on 094 9038200.