Issue Date: 5th September 2023
A search and rescue operation at Fountainstown Beach, near Crosshaven, Co. Cork, has been stood down following the recovery of the body of a female child this evening, Tuesday 5th September 2023.
At approximately 4:40pm this afternoon, Gardaí received report of a female child entering the water at Fountainstown Beach.
A search and rescue operation was launched involving the Coast Guard, RNLI, Fire Services, Customs, Mallow River Rescue and Garda Units from Crosshaven and Carrigaline Garda stations.
At approximately 7:45pm, the body of the child was removed from the water by emergency services and pronounced deceased.
The body of the child will be removed from the scene and taken to Cork University Hospital where a post mortem will take place.
The Coroner has been notified.
No further information is available at this time.
