Coastguard declare missing Waterford vessel 'a hoax'

A search that was being carried out in Co Waterford has been declared a hoax.

A search that was being carried out in Co Waterford has been declared a hoax.

Two men were reported missing in Waterford harbour earlier, after a member of the public reported hearing a loud splash near Arthurstown.

A number of local vessels and the Coastguard helicopter were involved in the search, which has now been stood down.

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