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Latest: Gardaí have confirmed the body recovered from the wreckage of Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116 this morning is that of Captain Mark Duffy.

Sun, 26 Mar, 2017 - 08:21

Update 3.30pm: Gardaí have confirmed the body recovered from the wreckage of Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116 this morning is that of Captain Mark Duffy.

The body has been positively identified, garda superintendent Tony Healy said.

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