02/02/2016
Irish Woman Dies In Yachting Incident
An Irish woman has died in a yachting incident on the western coast of South Africa.
A Scottish man who was also travelling on the yacht has also died.
The body of the man, 61, was found at the scene and the 49-year-old woman's body has also been recovered.
A 66-year-old Irish man raised the alarm, however he managed to get to shore and was not injured.
The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs has said it is providing consular assistance.
(CD/LM)
A Scottish man who was also travelling on the yacht has also died.
The body of the man, 61, was found at the scene and the 49-year-old woman's body has also been recovered.
A 66-year-old Irish man raised the alarm, however he managed to get to shore and was not injured.
The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs has said it is providing consular assistance.
(CD/LM)
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