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View of the coast near Masua. Alamy Stock Photo
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Body of Irish hiker missing in Sardinia has been found

He had been on a walking trip with his family and went for a hike on his own at around 8am.

THE BODY OF an Irish hiker who has been reported missing in Sardinia, Italy since Friday has been found, local media have reported. 

It is understood that the man was hiking in the municipality of Iglesias, on the trail on of the Cammino Minerio di Santa Barbara, between Masua and Cala Domestica.

He had been on a walking trip with his family and went for a hike on his own at around 8am.

At around 2pm his family notified emergency services.

Drones had been deployed as part of the search efforts, as well as specialist dogs, Italy’s Rai News reported.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance.

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