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Two Teenage Boys Die In Drowning in Co. Derry

Two teenagers have died in a drowning incident in Derry. The PSNI says two 16-year-old boys were rec...
Caoimhseach Connolly
Caoimhseach Connolly

8:47 AM - 30 Aug 2022



Two Teenage Boys Die In Drowni...

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Two Teenage Boys Die In Drowning in Co. Derry

Caoimhseach Connolly
Caoimhseach Connolly

8:47 AM - 30 Aug 2022



Two teenagers have died in a drowning incident in Derry.

The PSNI says two 16-year-old boys were recovered from the water at Lough Enagh, in the Temple Road area of Derry, at around 6.30 pm yesterday.

It followed reports a number of people were in difficulty at the lake.

A spokesperson for the force said, "One male was taken from the water and transferred to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

"A second male was located and recovered from the water after extensive searches by Foyle Search and Rescue and police divers.

"He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene."

It's believed they were among a group who'd stopped for a swim while cycling in the area.

A third teenage boy was also taken from the water and hospitalised for non-life threatening injuries.

"Three other males were also at the scene, and while they have been left shocked, are not physically injured."

The PSNI says it's treating it as a 'tragic drowning incident', and said "our thoughts are with the families of those affected."



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