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11/06/2015
Teenager Dies In River Shannon
A 14-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in the River Shannon, Co Westmeath.
It is understood the boy was swimming in the river on Wednesday near to the Athlone Sub Aqua clubhouse when he got into difficulty.
He is believed to have been recovered from the water after a 15 minute search and taken to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe.
He was later transferred to Temple Street Children’' University Hospital, Dublin. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
(MH)
It is understood the boy was swimming in the river on Wednesday near to the Athlone Sub Aqua clubhouse when he got into difficulty.
He is believed to have been recovered from the water after a 15 minute search and taken to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe.
He was later transferred to Temple Street Children’' University Hospital, Dublin. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
(MH)
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