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16 Sept 2025

Teenager dies in drowning tragedy off Arranmore Island

It's understood drowning victim was swimming with a friend

Teenager dies in drowning tragedy off Aranmore Island

There is huge sadness on Arranmore Island following a drowning tragedy which claimed the life of an 18-year-old teenager earlier today.

The young man, who is understood to be from the island, was swimming with a friend when he  got into difficulty. He received treatment from medics at the scene.

The Sligo-based Rescue 118 helicopter, the RNLI and emergency services were called to the scene earlier this afternoon.

A post-mortem examination will take place at Letterkenny University Hospital at a later date.

 

 

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