Search for bodies goes on in calm water

The Coast Guard helicopter hovered low over Glandore Bay as a ninth day of searching revealed no trace of two missing fishermen.

Search for bodies goes on in calm water

Extensive sea and land searches for skipper of the Tit Bonhomme, Michael Hayes, 52, and Egyptian crewman, Saied Aly Eldin, 24, will resume today.

The helicopter was aided by boats from Union Hall and trawlers from Mr Hayes’ native Waterford, along with ribs, kayaks and multiple dives in calm water around the wreckage at Adam Island and at Long Point on the eastern side of the bay.

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