The body of missing Irishman David Higgins has been found following a search near the Abanico river in central Ecuador. Mr Higgins was kayaking with four other men, including Alex McGourty (19) from Sligo whose body was found shortly after the incident. The body of Alex McGourty (19) from Sligo was found shortly after the incident. In Ireland, tributes were paid to Mr McGourty, who had travelled to Ecuador earlier this month. The Sligo Kayak Club posted that it was with “profound sadness we announce the passing of club member and trainee-instructor Alex McGourty.

Source: The Irish Times January 23, 2018 08:03 UTC