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Case No. 25673Death (accident) · Co. Donegal · 14 Aug 2022

Gardaí investigating death of man found in water off Culdaff, Donegal

The body of a man in his 70s was found in the water off Bunagee Pier in Culdaff, Donegal, at approximately 11:15am on Sunday 14 August 2022. The body was spotted by a passer-by and taken to Letterkenny University Hospital. Gardaí launched an investigation into all the circumstances of the discovery. A post-mortem is to be conducted at a later date to determine the cause of death. Early indicators suggest to Gardaí that the death may have been a tragic accident.

  1. Reported16 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The body of a man in his 70s was found in the water off Bunagee Pier in Culdaff, Donegal.
When
The body was discovered at approximately 11:15am on Sunday 14 August 2022.
Other details
  • The body was spotted in the water by a passer-by and taken to Letterkenny University Hospital.
  • Early indicators suggest to Gardaí that the death may have been a tragic accident.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances of the discovery.
  • A post-mortem will be conducted at a later date to investigate the cause of death.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe body of a man in his 70s was found in the water off Bunagee Pier in Culdaff, Donegal. (extra.ie)
  • whereThe body was found in the water off Bunagee Pier in Culdaff, Donegal. (extra.ie)
  • whenThe body was discovered at approximately 11:15am on Sunday 14 August 2022. (extra.ie)
  • investigationA post-mortem will be conducted at a later date to investigate the cause of death. (extra.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating all the circumstances of the discovery. (extra.ie)
  • otherThe body was spotted in the water by a passer-by. (extra.ie)
  • otherEarly indicators suggest to Gardaí that the death may have been a tragic accident. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Aug2022
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Gardai Launch Investigation After Man's Body Washes Up On Donegal Coast

    Initial report of the discovery of a man's body in the water off Bunagee Pier, Culdaff, with Gardaí investigation launched and post-mortem to follow.

    victim, 70s, male