A young man has lost his life on board a Cork-owned fishing trawler following what is being described as a 'freak accident'.
It's understood the man, who was not fishing at the time of the tragic incident, tripped on board the vessel.
A Coast Guard helicopter was scrambled, however it returned to base when the crew were informed that the man had died.
The fishing boat is due to return to port this evening.
An industry representative says the fishing community is in shock and is thinking of the man's family at this time.
The representative has also requested that the media not release any more details about the incident as the man's family come to terms with what has happened.
