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Body found in search for missing Irish man in Denmark

The Dunboyne native was working as a chef in Aarhus.

THE BODY OF an Irish man missing in Denmark since 5 December has been found, Danish police have confirmed.

Peter Burns (29), from Dunboyne in Co Meath, was working as a chef in Aarhus and went missing after a night out in the area with colleagues over 40 days ago.

He had been living in Denmark for several months in an apartment with his twin sister.

In a statement this afternoon, Danish police said the body of the 29-year-old was discovered in the harbour after a local resident alerted police.

A post-mortem examination is due to take place in the coming days.

A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs said that consular assistance is being provided to Peter’s family and friends.

“We offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Peter Burns,” the department spokesperson said. 

A previous search for Peter was stood down on Tuesday last after no evidence was found. The Irish Embassy in Denmark encouraged anyone who could to take part in an effort to find Peter.

The Navy’s diving service, the Aarhus University’s research ship Aurora and several police water search dogs took part in the search operation.

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    Mute Sean Ryan
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    Jan 17th 2022, 6:45 PM

    RIP. Was hoping he’d turn up safe. Condolences to his family and friends.

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    Jan 17th 2022, 6:50 PM

    A sad outcome after a lengthy search. It will hopefully be some comfort to his family to have recovered Peter’s body and be able to have closure. Well done to those who made that possible. RIP

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    Jan 17th 2022, 7:03 PM

    Twin sister too. That is heart breaking. RIP

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    Jan 17th 2022, 7:04 PM

    RIP Peter. Condolences to his family.

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    Jan 17th 2022, 9:10 PM

    That is so very sad. My heart breaks for his twin sister and his family and friends. I lost my twin brother who was found in similar circumstances.
    RIP Peter Burns.

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    Jan 17th 2022, 9:19 PM

    @Niall O’Reilly: sorry to hear that niall hope you doing okay.

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    Jan 17th 2022, 9:27 PM

    @Niall O’Reilly: so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.My brother Ray took his own life in February 2016.My family are devastated

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    Jan 17th 2022, 9:32 PM

    @Mick Dunne: So sorry to hear that mick. Best wishes to you and your family.

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    Jan 17th 2022, 9:35 PM

    @Niall O’Reilly: it’s very hard to loose a loved one I hope your ok @Niall O Reilly

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    Jan 18th 2022, 4:24 AM

    @Niall O’Reilly: my heart is with you and everyone who goes lives it , as it’s a rough ride. Be kind to people as you never know what’s going with them or peopl

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    Jan 17th 2022, 7:06 PM

    Rest in Peace. A sad outcome but there is closure.

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    Jan 17th 2022, 7:40 PM

    Aww bless him so sad my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time.May he RIP

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    Jan 17th 2022, 7:32 PM

    So sad, deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

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    Jan 17th 2022, 7:53 PM

    Very sad. RIP Peter.

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    Jan 17th 2022, 8:22 PM

    So sad

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    Jan 17th 2022, 8:01 PM

    God rest him too young to die.Condolences to his family and friends

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    Jan 18th 2022, 4:25 AM

    Be kind to everyone you interact with, you never what is going on. We are all human.

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    Jan 18th 2022, 1:20 AM

    What a heart break. Condolences to his family.

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