Gardaí in Galway have launched an investigation after a body was discovered in the water in Galway Bay this afternoon.
The remains have not been identified at this time but the body appears to have been deceased for some time.
It's reported that the Galway RNLI Lifeboat, gardaí and a crew from Galway Fire Brigade were involved in the operation to recover the remains from the sea.
In a statement, the Gardai said they're "investigating the discovery of apparent human remains in the water at Mutton Island Causeway area of Grattan Park on April 10 at approximately 3.20pm."
The remains have been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Galway where a post mortem will be conducted shortly.
The results of the post mortem will determine the course of the investigation.
Investigations are continuing.
