The body of a young man was recovered from the River Lee in Cork city center, Ireland. The discovery occurred during low tide yesterday morning. Reports suggest that the man entered the river during the early hours of Sunday.

Following the tragic finding, a joint operation involving the Gardai and Cork City Fire Brigade was conducted near the Mary Elmes Bridge on Merchant’s Quay, across from the main bus station. The deceased, a male in his mid-20s, was retrieved from the water. Authorities set up a forensics tent on the quay for an initial examination. The family has been notified, and the incident is being treated as a sorrowful event.

According to a statement by a Garda spokesperson to CorkBeo, the incident was reported on Sunday, May 24, 2026, around 8 am. The young man was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body has been taken for a post-mortem examination at CUH to determine the cause of death.

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