Young man's body recovered from lake in Clondalkin

It is thought that the body may be that of a young man who was reported missing in the area about six weeks ago.

By Gavan Reilly Monday 7 Jan 2013, 2:15 PM

Jan 7th 2013, 2:15 PM 16,423 Views 11 Comments

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The lakes at Corkagh Demesne in Clondalkin, where a body was recovered over the weekend.

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The lakes at Corkagh Demesne in Clondalkin, where a body was recovered over the weekend.

Image: Google Maps

THE BODY of a young man has been recovered from a lake in Clondalkin.

The body was taken from a lake at Corkagh Demesne on Saturday afternoon.

Gardaí have said they are treating the circumstances surrounding the death as a tragic accident.

They are not seeking any further assistance with their inquiries.

The remains are thought to be those of 20-year-old Louis Parsons who had been reported missing in the area about six weeks ago.

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Young man's body recovered from lake in Clondalkin