Search Called Off for Man Missing at Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland

A coroner will hold an inquest about Lester McLennan’s death. Joe McCrisken said he has the power to do this. The hearing happened Thursday, February 20. Lester likely fell into the water near Giant’s Causeway. They probably won’t find his body.

Lester visited family in Northern Ireland. He took a bus from Belfast to Giant’s Causeway on November 1.

Lester loved hiking a lot. He walked the West Highland Way before. He wanted to hike Northern Ireland’s coast. The 20-year-old was excited to see the sights.

Someone saw Lester at 2 PM on November 1. He spoke with a tour guide near Lacada Point. He then walked toward Dunseverick Castle. People searched for him, but did not find his body.

McCrisken said Lester was last seen November 1, 2024. He visited the Causeway Coast. A big search happened, but they did not find him. McCrisken spoke with police plus Lester’s family.

He thinks the death happened in Northern Ireland. Discovering the body became unlikely by events. He will hold an inquest about Lester’s death. The inquest hearing will happen June 12 in Coleraine.