Woman dies after Co Fermanagh boating incident
A woman has drowned in Lough Erne in County Fermanagh.
Last updated 27th Aug 2017
Two people, a man and the woman, were pulled from the waters at the Round 'O' Jetty in Enniskillen in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The man was taken to the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen, but has since returned home.
UUP MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, RTosemary Barton said: “I extend my deepest sympathy to the family of the lady who died earlier this morning as the result of a boating tragedy at the Round O jetty in Enniskillen.
"It is very sad that something like this should happen on what should be a fun time for families over the bank holiday weekend.
“I also commend the member of the public who raised the alert and the emergency services who reacted so swiftly to try to save lives during this incident.
“I appeal to everyone, whether they are boating or travelling on our roads, to be always mindful of how simple accidents can happen."
PSNI Inspector Keith Hicks said: “On arrival the male was already out of the water. A search operation was implemented and a woman was taken from the water.
"Unfortunately she died a short time later in hospital. An investigation into the circumstances is now underway and a post mortem examination is expected to be carried out.
“Local police would extend their sympathies to the family and would offer thanks to all of the agencies involved in the operation."