Another tragedy on the River Foyle as the body of a woman is recovered from the water

The body of a woman has been recovered from the River Foyle.

The tragic incident happened yesterday afternoon.

A spokesperson for the Foyle Search and Rescue charity said that a member of the public contacted them at 1pm yesterday to report a person in distress in close proximity to the river.

The charity’s Emergency Response Team was immediately activated and went to the scene.

However, a spokesperson for Foyle Search and Rescue said that sadly the crew recovered the body of a woman from the water.

The spokesperson added: “Foyle Search & Rescue would like to offer their sincere condolences to the next of kin.”