GARDAÍ have sealed off an area in Burnfoot today after the discovery of a man’s body.
The man – in his 40s and from the area – was found at Carnashannagh today.
The scene has been sealed off pending a forensic examination and the man’s body has been taken to Letterkenny General Hospital for a post mortem examination.
“He hadn’t been seen for a few days and people were worried about him,” said one local resident about the deceased man today.
“The whole area is in a state of shock. He (the man) was well-known in the area.”
Gardaí are investigating the death and the office of the State Pathologist has been informed.