GARDAÍ have launched an investigation after the bodies of three men were found washed up in Kerry.
The bodies were found just after 6pm on a stretch of coastline near Cahersiveen in south Kerry.
It is understood the men may have been out fishing when they got into trouble.
An upturned boat was found just a short distance away – and it is feared the men may have drowned after getting into trouble offshore.
It is understood the vessel is a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB).
Gardaí, Irish Coastguard and the local RNLI rushed to the scene.
While Gardaí are still working to confirm the identities of those involved, it is believed all three are from Eastern Europe and may have been fishing.
All three bodies will be transferred to University Hospital Kerry (UHK) in Tralee for full post mortem examinations which are expected to commence tomorrow.
The Office of the State Pathologist has been informed.
