Search continues for missing woman (now found RIP)

joeKel73

I think this deserves a thread so please take note of the mod warnings on the closed thread before commenting.

The coastguard helicopter is back hovering up and down the river this evening (in the last half hour or so). It wasn't here during the day so I'm guessing it's mainly to provide light to aid any on-water or shore-side search efforts.

I wasn't down by Nimmo's today but was there searching taking place today?

There's been no update on the Galway Bay FM website article. The advertiser mentioned it on their Facebook yesterday but that was all, no updates. Or maybe there simply isn't any updates apart from search continues.



Good luck to all helping out the recovery operation.

charlie_says

Helicopter was buzzing around town till about 4:45 then headed out along coastline, I saw it as I was driving back to Barna.

I hope this all doesn't end in tragedy.

Das Kitty

Yeah I spotted it twice on my way home, once heading toward carnmore and then again in Knocknacarra.

joeKel73

That's odd - the pedestrian bridge in the Millenium Park? Maybe they're just on standby.

The chopper is still around anyway, can hear it, further down the lower corrib now though I think.

Standman

I think they're shooting some kind of tv show in the park, there were video cameras and guy with headphones standing around, plus a few trollies of sound equipment and stuff.

joeKel73

Search called off now for the night according to Galway Bay FM news.

challengemaster

foto joe wrote: »

Search called off now for the night according to Galway Bay FM news.

Strange, considering it wasn't all that long ago when the heli arrived.

biko

Please keep this thread about the missing person only, any other chat will derail thread and get it locked.

joeKel73

http://www.galwaynews.ie/16492-city-air-and-sea-search-called-night wrote:

CITY AIR AND SEA SEARCH CALLED OFF FOR THE NIGHT

December 8, 2010 - 6:12pm
CITY AIR AND SEA SEARCH CALLED OFF FOR THE NIGHT

The search for a missing woman in the city has been called off for the night.

Valentia coastguard helicopter and lifeboat spent this afternoon searching the river and canals for the 26 year old.

It's understood the woman, who has a city address, but is thought to be originally from Mayo, entered the River Corrib close to the Salmon Weir bridge last night.

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softmee

Why they started searching in the afternoon, wouldn't early hours be better for this ?
How this could even happen?

Mrs OBumble

inisboffin wrote: »

Without speculating too much, I believe the missing woman is a friend of a friend, and as of 10 mins ago, he's had 'no update' from the Gardaí.

+1, except for the time being a bit more ish.

softmee wrote: »

Why they started searching in the afternoon, wouldn't early hours be better for this ?

Low tide, perhaps? (I'm guessing)

joeKel73

If this starts heading for locking again can the mods please delete or ban instead of locking up the thread? Thanks

biko

No probs, delete and ban sounds good.
Starts now.

Holybejaysus

Well I think the grim reality is that the authorities will be looking at a body recovery scenario now. It'll bring a lot of relief and closure to the family if the casualty can be recovered.

djfitzerjnr

just seen an ambulance pass by the college down towards the Millenium Park (down by Wards shop) dunno if its connected or not but it could be given the location

joeKel73

I used to live along that road and there were several ambulances passing every evening, 'tis normal.

galwayabc

any update on this?

inisboffin

My friend had no new info as of 7pm. Friends continued to search during the day today.

galwayabc

thanks, couldnt find out anything from the news today.

mink_man

Any update? ANy idea whether it was an accident or what?
Anone want to explain when they said on the radio, the woman was last seen near the salmon weir bridge, who saw her?

biko

Latest news:

Search under way in Galway for missing Louisburgh woman
Mayo Advertiser, December 10, 2010.

Search and rescue teams continued their search yesterday for a 26-year-old woman from Louisburgh who reportedly fell from the Salmon Weir Bridge into the River Corrib in Galway on Tuesday evening.

There has been no trace of the Galway resident since.

The woman, who was last seen wearing jeans and a black jacket, is five foot nine inches tall, of medium build, has dark hair, and wears glasses. Anyone who has information is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091 538000.

PopeBuckfastXVI

Could everyone show some decorum and please refrain from posting rumours, hearsay or speculation in relation to this matter please?

/moderation.

Mrs OBumble

Deleted User wrote: »

The poor, poor family. I agree with PopeBuckfast - it's so damn easy to spread rumours and hearsay but what you all seem to forget is that a family out there is going through hell.

And some pretty upset friends, from what I hear.

Be sensitive folks, and don't make any assumptions.

galwayabc

Couldnt have said it better myself.

Still no news as of 6.30 this evening.

Fionn MacCool

In fairness, it's not like if your relative has gone missing you're going to log onto a forum and read threads about it...

Thoughts are with the family, I hope the body is recovered so they can have some closure.

benjamin d

I haven't seen anyone joking about it tbh, but I agree its very possible that relatives check here. I know if I hear about something happening locally I usually check here to see what going on. But anyway back on topic, has anyone any updates on this? I haven't heard anything about it since it happened really, so I wonder is no news good news? Was it actually confirmed that someone had definitely fallen into the water?

the keen edge

Seeing as this thread is getting quite a large number of views, I would really appreciate if the mod's would allow this link to a very interesting and informative article regarding water safety, it may benefit someone some day.

Eman Resu

Sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of this girl who are still going through something I can't even begin to comprehend.

inisboffin

Friends of the missing woman have been continuing to search daily and some *have* been looking on here for updates. Fact.

If you would like to help with any searches, please contact the gardaí in Mill St.

LadyMayBelle

My heart goes out to the girls family, and I hope she will be found soon. My thoughts are with them. I have been on searches in the past and it is not pleasant, and the waiting is such a horrible torment for family and friends. Hopefully the wait won't be too much longer.

Sponge Bob

Fact is that in a situation like this nothing can be done until the body floats to the surface again and that generally takes around 9 days and possibly longer in the temperatures we have nowadays.

People who actually WANT to help should prepare to volunteer to help next weekend. Been beachcombing a few times myself

joeKel73

Is there any confirmed reports that the woman actually went into the river? I've heard different rumours of different things but it's a busy road along there... did someone actually witness it? Or is there a slim chance left that they didn't...

Mrs OBumble

foto joe wrote: »

Is there any confirmed reports that the woman actually went into the river? I've heard different rumours of different things but it's a busy road along there... did someone actually witness it? Or is there a slim chance left that they didn't...

I guess there's always a slim chance: even witnesses can be mistaken.

But generally the search and rescue folks don't spent hours of helicopter and personnel time in the dark (=extra dangerous) unless they believe they're looking for something.

So I'd guess it's very, very slim.

I'd say she definitely would have fallen in, otherwise she would have gone back to her friends and family by now surely?

Still no updates?

galwayabc

No still no news.

Fionn MacCool

Where was it she fell in anyway? It's a wonder more people don't meet the same fate, given the number of drunks stumbling around Galway at night and the fact there's at least 3 bridges a lot of people cross. Then again I don't really know how someone would manage to fall in either.

JohnCleary

Heard a few rumours from friends in the rescue service but not saying anything until I can back it up with a credible source

mink_man

was she with someone at the time? it says last seen wearing a jacket and whatever?

galwayabc

No news from the search today. It will be a week tomorrow........please god let us find her soon

Sibylla

I was very surprised to hear about this. It is deeply saddening thoughts with relatives and friends.

Fozzie Bear

It looks like they are searching today around the Oranmore area coastline. Teams in wet gear, waders etc were assembling in front of the Garda station at dinner time when I passed and a half hour later they were dispersing and making their way in across walls and into fields at various spots along the coast road.

Hope to God to are successful. Its not going to be much of a Christmas in that families home this year. A result would be some small comfort to them.

magentas

following this thread since the start, it's so sad.

my thoughts are with the family and friends of this girl, I hope they get closure soon:(

missfemale

Hope shes found soon so sad to happen

biko

More posts cleaned.
Don't post findings without a link.

emptybladder

Confirmed on GBFM news at 6pm. R.I.P.

That she was found? R.I.P, thankfully the family can have some closure.

inisboffin

Just got a phone call too.

Black ribbons in some pubs around Eyre Sq.

Rest in peace.

kippy

RIP
A sad sad loss.

toadfly

Terrible news, may she RIP. My heart goes out to her family and friends.

bigtuna

R.I.P My thoughts are with her family and friends

Tipsygypsy

So very sad, Rest in Peace.