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06 Sept 2025

Tragedy as man in his 60s drowns off coast of Donegal

Gardaí, Coast Guard and Emergency services were alerted shortly after 5pm on Thursday after an individual was observed in the water off Bruckless. He was taken to the pier and underwent medical treatment but was pronounced deceased a short time later

Tragedy as man in his 60s drowns off coast of Donegal

An Garda Siochana have confirmed a man in his late 60s has drowned off the coast of Donegal.

"Gardaí, Coast Guard and Emergency services were alerted shortly after 5pm on Thursday after an individual was observed in the water off Bruckless," a Garda spokesperson said.

"He was removed from the water and taken to the pier where he underwent medical treatment but was pronounced deceased a short time later.

The body of the deceased, a local man has since been removed to the mortuary at Letterkenny Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be carried out."

Gardaí say a file will be prepared for the Coroner. Foul play is not suspected.

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