Update: 8pm: Following the discovery of a body in the Dooagh area of Achill on this evening, the missing person appeal for Sebastian Palma Sigmond has been stood down.
Malin Head Coast Guard and Gardaí are among the organisations involved in the search for missing 18-year-old Sebastian Palma Sigmond.
Mr Palma has been missing from Achill Island, Mayo, since Friday.
An extensive land and sea search has involved the Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter R118, Achill RNLI and the Achill Coast Guard unit. Malin Head Coast Guard has been assisting with coordinating the operation.
Mr Palma Sigmond, who is on holidays on the island, was last seen walking in the Dooagh area of Achill.
He is described as being approximately 5’ 9’’ tall, with short black hair and brown eyes. When last seen he was wearing a navy blue jacket and trousers, brown boots and a peaked cap.
Sebastian’s family are concerned for his welfare and have asked An Garda Síochána for assistance in locating him.
Anyone who has seen Sebastian or who can assist in locating him is asked to contact Westport Garda Station on 098 25555, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
