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Two fishermen die in sea tragedy | Two fishermen die in sea tragedy |
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Two fishermen have died after their boat got into difficulties off the coast of County Donegal. | Two fishermen have died after their boat got into difficulties off the coast of County Donegal. |
A major air and sea search began after the Strathmarie was reported missing at about 1700 GMT on Friday. | A major air and sea search began after the Strathmarie was reported missing at about 1700 GMT on Friday. |
Both men were pulled from the water near Inishowen Head close to the mouth of Lough Foyle. | Both men were pulled from the water near Inishowen Head close to the mouth of Lough Foyle. |
They were taken to Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry but both have died. Their names have not yet been released. | They were taken to Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry but both have died. Their names have not yet been released. |
Three lifeboats and the Irish Coastguard helicopter were involved in the operation. | Three lifeboats and the Irish Coastguard helicopter were involved in the operation. |
The Irish Coast Guard has been searching for the hull of the ship in the area where the two men were found. |