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FAMILY’S HEARTBREAKING VIGIL AS SEARCH FOR MISSING TONY GRIFFITHS ENTERS THIRD DAY

written by John September 1, 2016
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Heartbroken Family comfort each other as they look out at the sea in the hope that the body of Antony Griffiths is recovered. (North West Newspix)

Heartbroken Family comfort each other as they look out at the sea in the hope that the body of Antony Griffiths is recovered. (North West Newspix)

THESE are the heartbreaking scenes as the family and friends of a missing man await news after his disappearance.

Anthony ‘Tony’ Griffiths was last seen in the early hours of Tuesday morning close to the Isle of Doagh Famine Village in Clonmany.

The 59 year old from Culmore in Derry had set up camp with his family during planned visit to Donegal.

The alarm was raised around 6 pm on Tuesday evening, sparking a major search.

When last seen he was wearing a grey t-shirt with a blue and red coloured design on the front.

He was wearing beige coloured combat style shorts.

Tony is described as 5’ 10” in height, of medium build with sandy hair and he wears glasses.

Members of the RNLI, the Gardai and the Rescue 118 helicopter have been conducting the search for Anthony as it enters its third day today.

Missing Derry man Tony Griffiths from Culmore

Missing Derry man Tony Griffiths from Culmore

Gardaí are concerned for the welfare of Tony.

Annyone with information is asked to contact them at Buncrana Garda Station on 074 9320540, the Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

FAMILY’S HEARTBREAKING VIGIL AS SEARCH FOR MISSING TONY GRIFFITHS ENTERS THIRD DAY was last modified: September 1st, 2016 by John

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