Donal Armstrong who entered the River Foyle
The body recovered on Sunday morning is that of 23-year-old Donal Armstrong.
Donal sadly went missing in September sparking a recovery operation, with scores of volunteers helping to search for his body along the River Foyle.
Foyle Search and Rescue extended their condolences to the Armstrong family.
In a message on their Facebook page, the Prehen-based charity stated: “Earlier on Sunday morning on day 15, shortly before our teams and family and friends of Donal Armstrong began our co-ordinated search, Boyne Rescue found a body.
“Both organisations then worked together to return Donal home to his family.
“We would like to thank everyone who supported the Armstrong family over the last two weeks, whether it was searching, providing refreshments or simply supporting them. It has warmed our hearts.
“Our sincere thanks to our partner agencies within NISAR: Search & Rescue Dog Association – SARDA Ireland North, Community Rescue Service Western District and local policing for their help in searches.
“All assistance has been very much appreciated, including that of our dedicated volunteers.
“Our sincerest thoughts are with the Armstrong family in the coming days, weeks and months ahead.
“May Donal rest in peace.”
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