A body has been recovered off the coast of Waterford in the search for a missing kayaker.
The Coast Guard has confirmed the man's body was discovered this morning near Ballyvoile Head at around 8.30am on Tuesday by the Bunmahon Coast Guard
The man in his 60s had been reported missing yesterday after he left Helvick Head in Dungarvan at around at 11.30am on Monday.
A major search operation was launched on Monday evening after the man failed to return. The search resumed at first-light on Tuesday.
Conditions were reported to be challenging, with low-lying mist and winds in the area.
Coast Guard units from Bunmahon, Dunmore East, Tramore, Admore and Youghal, as well as the R117 helicopter, were involved in the search operation.
RNLI teams from Dunmore East, Helvick and Youghal were also involved in the search operation. The Naval vessel the LÉ Aoibhinn coordinated the search.
In a statement, the Coast Guard offered its sincere condolences to the family and friends of man who died.
