Fisherman dies in River Moy tragedy

A MAN in his fifties has drowned while fishing for salmon on the River Moy close to Foxford.

His body was recovered and brought to Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar where a post mortem will be carried out tomorrow. 

Other anglers in the area were unable to save the fisherman who apparently lost his footing.

The tragedy occurred close to Foxford bridge.

Gardai are withholding the name of the victim until relatives have been notified.