Man in 30s drowns in swimming accident

A man drowned in a swimming accident in Wexford last night

A man drowned in a swimming accident in Wexford last night. The man in his early 30s was at Wexford harbour with friends when the incident happened.

He decided to go for a swim at about 8pm. However, after just a couple of minutes in the water he became caught in a current.

The emergency services were called. The search for the man lasted more than 1½ hours. The body was recovered after 10pm.

The man was declared deceased by a doctor at the scene and his body was removed.