 the Coast Guard helicopter was launched from nearby Shannon, whilst a number of gardai and ambulances also rushed to the scene as the Coast Guard lifeboat stepped up the search. However, at around 8:10 it was reported the search had been stood down. The girl's family have been informed. CorkBeo understands the youngster was playing with three young boys in what appeared to be a very safe part of the bay when a large wave swept the children into the sea. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE . Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters . Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name. · Follow The Mirror on Google News - CLICK HERE and click the star · Follow The Mirror on Apple News - CLICK HERE available on Apple devices · Follow The Mirror on Flipboard - CLICK HERE and click follow You can sign up for Twitter alerts for breaking news here @MirrorBreaking_ and follow us @DailyMirror , for all the latest updates. Keep up-to-date with your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day by following us on Facebook at facebook.com/dailymirror See all our social accounts you can follow here: mirror.co.uk/social.){kind=link}
The youngster had been playing in what appeared to be a very safe area of the bay in Fountainstown, Co. Cork, before a huge wave hit and carried the children into the sea
The body of an eight-year old girl has been has been found after she was swept out to sea as she played with friends. Her body was pulled from the water in Fountainstown, Co. Cork following a frantic four-hour search operation.
Shortly before 4:30pm on Tuesday (September 5) the Coast Guard helicopter was launched from nearby Shannon, whilst a number of gardai and ambulances also rushed to the scene as the Coast Guard lifeboat stepped up the search. By 7pm, with a huge crowd gathering in the area, the Irish Naval Service also joined the search.
However, at around 8:10pm it was reported the search had been stood down. The girl’s family have been informed. CorkBeo understands the youngster was playing with three young boys in what appeared to be a very safe part of the bay when a large wave swept the children into the sea.
Earlier in the evening a Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaà and emergency services are currently engaged in a search operation along the coastline at Fountainstown Beach, near Crosshaven, Co. Cork, this evening, Tuesday 5th September 2023.