A body has been found in the search for a missing hiker in County Wexford.
50-year-old Paul Woods was last seen on Tuesday morning, while on a hiking holiday in Kilbora near Camolin.
He was headed to hike the Blackstairs Mountain at the time.
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Members of the South East Mountain Rescue Association were tasked by An Garda Síochána to assist in the search in the search yesterday morning at 11am.
They were supported by search dog units from the Search and Rescue Dog Association Ireland, including Ziggy and Benny and their handlers.
The hiker was later located and their body was recovered from the area by the rescue team using their Land Rover.
In a post on their social media, SEMRA has extended its condolences to the family at this difficult time.
They’ve also thanked An Garda Síochána for their assistance, as well as local people who provided refreshments to those involved in the search.
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