Buncrana: Second youngster dies after swimming incident

A 2nd youngster has died after you have into issue within the water close to Buncrana in County Donegal.

The youngster was once rescued after a seek operation however due to this fact died after being taken to Letterkenny University Hospital within the early hours of Sunday morning, gardaí (Irish police) have showed.

On Saturday night the frame of an 18-year-old boy was once recovered from the water.

A 3rd youngster was once additionally rescued from the water and brought to health facility.

Police stated the native coroner has been notified and a autopsy exam can be organized sooner or later.

Gardaí investigations are ongoing.

The Irish Coast Guard informed BBC News NI that an alert was once raised in a while prior to 16:00 native time via a member of the general public after experiences there have been various other people in issue within the water.

The multi-agency operation was once led via Malin Head Coast Guard with the help of police and the ambulance provider.

An Irish Coast Guard helicopter was once additionally concerned within the seek in conjunction with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

In a commentary, the Irish Coast Guard thanked all of the seek and rescue devices and participants of the general public who had assisted within the seek.