16/04/2014

Teenager Drowns In Dublin Reservoir

Gardaí have reported the death of a 16-year-old boy, who drowned in a reservoir at Bohernabreena in Dublin.

It is understood that the teenager got in to trouble while in the water on Tuesday afternoon.

His body was recovered from the reservoir shortly after 16:00. The boy was taken to Tallaght Hospital, where a post-mortem examination is to take place.

The death is being treated as a tragic accident, garda have said.

Irish Water Safety has appealed to parents to make sure children are constantly monitored if they are near water.

(MH)

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