A body has been recovered off the coast of County Waterford in the search for a missing kayaker.
The man in his 60s had been reported missing yesterday after he left Helvick Head at around at 11:40 am.
A spokesperson for the Department of Transport has confirmed the search has been stood down, following the discovery of the man's body this morning.
Multiple units of the Irish coastguard as well as the R117 helicopter had been involved in the search operation, which was initiated yesterday afternoon.
Search stood down
The search for the missing kayaker concluded near Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
The Irish Coast Guard have concluded a search for a missing kayaker.
The man in his 60s left Helvick Harbour, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford yesterday at 11.30am and was reported missing at approximately 5.30pm.
His body was located today by Bonmahon Coast Guard unit at approximately 8.30am off Ballyvoyle head, Co.Waterford and recovered from the water by a naval service rib.
An extensive search was co-ordinated by the marine rescue co-ordination centre, Dublin and by naval vessel LE Aobhinn as on-scene co-ordinator, and supported by Coast Guard Units from Bonmahon, Dunmore East, Tramore, Ardmore and Youghal. Teams from Dunmore East, Helvick and Youghal RNLI were also tasked.
Search and rescue conditions were challenging, with low lying mist and winds in the area.
The Coast Guard offer their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
