Updated 09.30
A search operation has resumed at first light for a young man spotted in the River Nore in Kilkenny city.
A passer-by walking his dog spotted the person in the water at about 7:30pm last night and tried unsuccessfully to get a life ring to him.
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He and another man then saw the man go under the water.
A major search and rescue operation was launched involving the Civil Defence, gardaí and the Coastguard Helicopter - as well as volunteers who searched along the river banks.
Searches were called off overnight but began again this morning.
