Posted by: dumbrella | June 22, 2009

Body Thought to be Missing Irish Backpacker

Niall McDonough on Fraser Island

Niall McDonough on Fraser Island

CLICK HERE FOR UPDATE (June 24): Irish Backpacker Niall McDonough Found Dead

The search for missing Irish backpacker Niall McDonough has been called off after a body was washed up at Brunswick Heads at the weekend.

McDonough, 30, went missing from a Byron Bay backpacker hostel on June 12.

A police spokeswoman told the Northern Star the body had not been identified, but there was a “strong possibility” it was the missing man.

Investigations continue into the cause of death.


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