Search for missing fisherman continues

The search for a fisherman missing off the west Cork coast resumed at first light this morning.

The search for a fisherman missing off the west Cork coast resumed at first light this morning.

The man, a Egyptian in his 30s, fell overboard the Irish fishing boat, the Janireh, 11 miles southwest of the Fastnet Lighthouse at around 2am yesterday.

A spokesman for Valentia Coast Guard said the search is being conducted by a team of about five local trawlers.

The Navy's LE Emer has left the area and will not be assisting in the search today.

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