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Case No. 21924Death (cause undetermined) · Co. Cork · 13 Mar 2023

Under investigation after body recovered from River Lee in Cork

A body was recovered from the River Lee along Union Quay in Cork city at approximately 10pm on Monday 13 March 2023. The victim's identity, age, sex and nationality have not been disclosed. Emergency services attended the scene and the body was removed to Cork University Hospital. Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances of the recovery. A post-mortem examination is due to take place, and its results will determine the course of the investigation.

  1. Reported14 Mar
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A body was recovered from the River Lee along Union Quay in Cork city.
  • The cause of death is undetermined.
When
The body was recovered at approximately 10pm on Monday 13 March 2023.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances of the recovery.
  • A post-mortem examination is due to take place and its results will determine the course of the investigation.
Other details
  • Emergency services attended the scene.
  • The body was removed to Cork University Hospital.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA body was recovered from the River Lee along Union Quay in Cork city. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe body was recovered at approximately 10pm on Monday 13 March 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating after a body was recovered from a river in Cork. (extra.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating all the circumstances of the recovery. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA post-mortem examination is due to take place and its results will determine the course of the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherEmergency services attended the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe body was removed to Cork University Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Mar2023
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, its first report
    Garda probe under way after body recovered from Irish river

    Initial report of body recovery from the River Lee; Garda investigation and post-mortem pending.

    victim
  2. 14 Mar2023
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Gardai Investigate After Body Recovered From River In Cork

    Follow-up article confirming Gardaí are investigating the body recovery from the River Lee in Cork.

    victim