Body of missing kayaker recovered off Waterford coast

A search operation for a kayaker missing off the coast of Waterford for almost 24 hours has been stood down following the discovery of a body.

According to the Irish Coast Guard, the man's body recovered from the water by a naval service rib earlier this Tuesday morning, August 13.

"His body was located today by Bonmahon Coast Guard unit at approximately 8.30am off Ballyvoyle head, Co.Waterford", they said in a statment..

The man in his 60s left Helvick Harbour, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford on Monday, August 12, at 11.30am and was reported missing at approximately 5.30pm.

An extensive search was co-ordinated by the marine rescue co-ordination centre, Dublin and by naval vessel LE Aobhinn as on-scene co-ordinator, and supported by Coast Guard Units from Bonmahon, Dunmore East, Tramore, Ardmore and Youghal.

Teams from Dunmore East, Helvick and Youghal RNLI were also tasked, in "challenging" search and rescue conditions "with low lying mist and winds in the area," the Coast Guard said.

They offered "their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased."

According to a statement from An Garda Síochána, the man's body will be taken to University Hospital Waterford where "a post mortem will take place and a file for the Coroner will be prepared."