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Body found in the search for missing tourist on Achill Island

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

10:18 10 Jul 2023


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A body has been found in the search for a missing man on Achill Island in Co. Mayo.

The alarm had been raised after 18 year old Sebastian Palma Sigmond failed to return from a walk on Friday.

He had been holidaying with his family.

A major search operation, including the Coastguard, RNLI and Gardaí, was launched - however, it was stood down following the discovery of a body in the Dooagh area of the island yesterday evening.

Gardaí said in a statement: “Following the discovery of a body in the Dooagh area of Achill on the evening of Sunday 9th July 2023, the missing person appeal for Sebastian Palma Sigmond has been stood down.

“An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.”


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