Search teams recovered the body of Kevin McCloskey, a veteran fisherman from County Donegal, after three days of intensive operations along the Irish coast. The former Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation chairman disappeared Thursday when his vessel ran aground near Cliffoney Beach in County Sligo. Emergency responders launched a coordinated effort involving Coast Guard helicopters, RNLI lifeboats and multiple fishing boats.
A local fishing crew discovered McCloskey's remains Saturday evening off Teelin village before 6 p.m. The 2002 KFO chairman had worked in the fishing industry throughout his career as both leader and board member. Officials described the incident as a tragedy for the entire maritime community while thanking volunteer searchers and law enforcement agencies for their assistance during the recovery mission.
A local fishing crew discovered McCloskey's remains Saturday evening off Teelin village before 6 p.m. The 2002 KFO chairman had worked in the fishing industry throughout his career as both leader and board member. Officials described the incident as a tragedy for the entire maritime community while thanking volunteer searchers and law enforcement agencies for their assistance during the recovery mission.
