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Man missing after boat capsized in Kerry
It’s understood that the missing man is a father of three in his 50s.
THE SEARCH FOR a man who is missing after a boat capsized in Kerry has been called off for tonight.
The boat capsized off the coast of Templenoe this afternoon. Two men were on the boat at the time but it’s understood that one of the men managed to swim ashore.
RTÉ is reporting that the missing man is a father of three and is believed to be in his 50s.
A spokesperson for the RNLI told TheJournal.ie that the Castletownbere lifeboat was launched at around 3pm.
The Irish Coast Guard helicopter and Kerry Fire Service were also involved in the search.
It was stood down at around 6.45pm but it’s expected to begin again at first light tomorrow morning.
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