Longford divers called to assist in search for missing boat owner
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The County Longford Scuba Divers Search and Recovery team were called to assist as the search enters its fifth day.
The County Longford Scuba Divers have been called to assist in the search for a missing man in Lough Ennell, Westmeath.
The search for the man, who is in his 20’s, is now in its fifth day.
Concerns were first raised last Sunday when the man’s 17ft boat was found on one of the lake’s islands. He is believed to have taken the boat out on the lough the previous day.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have seen the man on the lake on Saturday to come forward as they try to piece together his movements.
The Longford Scuba Divers Search and Recovery team was deployed earlier today and are now working alongside teams from Offaly Search and Recovery, Roscommon Sub Aqua, Athlone Sub Aqua Club, Mullingar Sub Aqua, Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club, Garda water unit, Garda dog unit and the Civil Defense.
With sunset to occur at 7.25 this evening, volunteers are expected to remain out on the water until 7pm.
Local volunteers are also assisting with the search, with anyone who has a drone or kayak being asked to help with the efforts.