A 15-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in the water at Lough Ree yesterday evening.
Gardaí and emergency services responded after receiving reports of the incident at Lough Ree, off Carnakilla Point, in Glasson, Co. Westmeath, shortly after 7:30pm.
The young male was recovered from the water following a search operation and was pronounced dead at the scene.
He was removed to the mortuary at Mullingar Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be arranged.
A file will be prepared for the Coroner.
Local councillor, John Dolan says communities will rally around the family in the aftermath of the tragedy:
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Athlone councillor, Aengus O'Rourke is urging everyone to stay safe in the water:
