A tragic incident occurred near Buncrana in County Donegal, resulting in the death of a second teenager who encountered difficulties in the water. Following a search operation, the boy was rescued but later passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital. This unfortunate event comes after the recovery of the body of an 18-year-old male from the water on Saturday evening.
Additionally, a third teenage boy was also rescued from the water and transported to the hospital for medical attention. The local coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be conducted in due course as investigations by the Gardaí (Irish police) continue. The authorities are working to gather all necessary information surrounding the incident to understand the circumstances that led to the tragic outcomes.
The Irish Coast Guard played a crucial role in the search efforts, which were initiated following reports of multiple individuals facing difficulties in the water. The multi-agency operation, led by Malin Head Coast Guard with support from the police and ambulance services, utilized resources such as an Irish Coast Guard helicopter and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The Irish Coast Guard expressed gratitude towards all search and rescue units and members of the public who contributed to the search efforts in a statement following the operation
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