Inquest hears Dave McCall was swept into the sea by a rogue wave at Owenahincha in 1974
Dave McCall , from Uam Var Drive, Bishopstown, Cork: swept out to sea at Owenahincha in Co Cork on March 18th, 1974.
Coroner for west Cork Frank O’Connell on Tuesday held an inquest into his death at the request of the reporter’s family after obtaining permission from the Minister for Justice under the Coroner’s Act 1962, which allows for an inquest where a body has not been recovered.
Michael Ryan and John Coughlan were with their friend Dave McCall when he was swept into the waves at Owenahincha 50 years ago. “The wave and spray soaked us. Next thing, Dave was gone backwards into the gully. All I saw was Dave in the gully. He was being turned and twisted with the strength of the wash in the sea.”
The witness said Mr Coughlan was a trained lifesaver and got into the water to try to save Mr McCall. He said he tried to direct Mr Coughlan towards their friend but he lost sight of Mr McCall’s body which had been bobbing on the water.
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