"More than 100 people took part in the extensive search for missing Mr Downing after he was reported missing on New Year's Day. Search teams includes friends and family from the village along with people from nearby Kennmare, Castlecove and Caherdaniel. The around 60 locals were assisted by Iveragh Coastguard and Kerry Civil Defence who had more than 20 volunteers out searching the region this morning."
"Gardaí were also been drafted into to help in the search as they sought assistance from the public on the whereabouts of the 72-year old local man who lives in the village but farms just outside it. Drones were used to assist volunteers in somewhat difficult terrain with no proper paths and his body was located on his farmat Drimnabeg, just at the edge of the village. This is difficult terrain and there were fears that he may have fallen while checking his animals."
More than 100 people took part in an extensive search after the 72-year-old Jeremiah Downing was reported missing on New Year's Day. Search teams included around 60 locals, friends and family from the village and nearby Kennmare, Castlecove and Caherdaniel, assisted by Iveragh Coastguard and Kerry Civil Defence volunteers. Gardaí sought public assistance, requested dashcam footage and asked farmers to check sheds. Drones helped in difficult terrain with no proper paths. His body was located on his farm at Drimnabeg at the edge of the village. Family concerns were noted due to a recent medical incident.
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