Gardaí stand down search for man in 60s following discovery of body
Gardaí have stood down the missing person appeal following the discovery of a body
Gardaí have stood down the search for a man in his 60s following the discovery of the body of a male.
Nigel Atkinson, aged 60, was reported missing from Enniskeane, Co, Cork on August 5th.
When he went missing, Gardaí and his family were concerned for his well-being.
“An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance,” they said in a statement.
Nigel was described as being approximately 5'6 in height, bald and with blue eyes.
The missing person appeal spread quickly around social media, as did the death notice of Nigel.
Several people have kept the man in their thoughts and prayers.
“Our condolences to Nigel's family and friends on your sad loss. Rest easy Nigel,” the Missing Persons Helpline Ireland wrote on Facebook.
“Our team, our members, our colleagues from all over send our deepest condolences to Nigel's family tonight, Our heart are broken and we feel 💔 as we send our thoughts, prayers, to his family and all who knew him, Our deepest sympathy to them from us all,” H-A-M-P (Homeless And Missing People) Group page shared on Facebook.