BREAKING: Two bodies tragically pulled from sea off coast of County Clare

The bodies of two anglers have tragically been recovered after falling into the sea off the coast of county Clare.

On Tuesday afternoon, approximately 2.15pm, the Irish Coast Guard Marine Rescue Coordination Sub-centre (MRSC) at Valentia was notified by Gardaí that two persons had fallen into the sea at the Blue Pool in Pulleen Bay outside Doonbeg, county Clare.

It is understood both persons were fishing off the rocks at the time.

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A search was initiated with the Coast Guard helicopter R115 from Shannon, Kilkee Coast Guard Unit, Doolin Coast Guard Unit and the Aran Island Lifeboat on scene.

At approximately 4pm, the Coast Guard helicopter R115 located two bodies within the search area identified by MRSC Valentia, after which Aran Island Lifeboat recovered them from the sea as part of the coordinated operation.

Sea conditions were reported to be very rough at the scene.

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The Coast Guard extends its sincere sympathy to the family of the two anglers who lost their lives today.

An Garda Siochána are in the process of liaising with the families of both men.