Co. Londonderry: Two 16 year old boys die in drowning incident at Lough Enagh
Police received a report of 'a number of people in difficulty in the water'
Last updated 30th Aug 2022
Two 16 year old boys have died after getting into difficulty in Lough Enagh in County Londonderry.
Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to the Temple Road area shortly after 6.25 yesterday evening, after receiving a report of ‘a number of people in difficulty in the water’
PSNI Inspector Brogan 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.”
"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."
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