A body has been located in the wreckage of Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116.

The helicopter went missing over a week ago.

The body found is reported to be that of pilot Captain Mark Duffy.

Dives to the area have so far been unable to locate the other two missing crew members, and the search continues in an attempt to find them. 

Captain Mark Duffy's wife posted to social media during the tragedy to thank the public for their support. 

"Thank you for the huge outpouring for my beloved Mark, my hero, my soulmate my right hand but we are both ciotogs my babies Daddy."

"Our hero. I am overwhelmed by the love and compassion being expressed."

"Truly thank you our children will be so comforted by everything."

Feature Image: Rescue 116 Facebook