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Sadness as two teenage boys die in Derry lake tragedy

written by cassoscoop August 30, 2022
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Police have confirmed that the bodies of two 16-year-old males have been recovered from Lough Enagh in the Temple Road area of Derry.

Inspector Brogan said: “Police received a report shortly after 6.25pm yesterday, Monday 29th August, of a number of people in difficulty in the water.

“Officers attended along with colleagues from other emergency services.

“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.

“One other male was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.

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

“Enquiries are ongoing into this incident, but we believe, at this stage, that this was a tragic drowning incident.

“Our thoughts are with the families of those affected.”

Local councillor, Racheal Ferguson, who was at the scene, said: “My thoughts are with the family & friends of the two beautiful young boys who tragically lost their lives at Enagh Lough yesterday.

“The community is in shock, and saddened. My thanks to all the emergency services who attended the scene until very late last night.”

Sadness as two teenage boys die in Derry lake tragedy was last modified: August 31st, 2022 by cassoscoop

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