A search operation, involving up to 40 people, is underway this lunchtime for a man who was reported missing in Waterford last Saturday.
Mark Myler was last seen in the John Street area of Waterford City in the early hours of Wednesday 4th December.
The 38-year-old is described as being around 6 foot 2 inches, of slim build with blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last wearing a blue padded jacket with blue jeans.
Specialist ground teams from the Irish Coast Guard have been searching along both sides of the River Suir since day break this morning.
They're covering both sides of the river from Cheekpoint in Waterford up as far as Mooncoin in Kilkenny.
Drone teams are supporting their efforts as weather conditions are being described as favourable.
Members of the Waterford River Rescue, Waterford Marine Search and Rescue, and Waterford Sub Aqua Club are also assissting with the search operation.
The search operation will continue over the weekend.
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