Two 16-year-old boys from Kerala drown in Northern Ireland

By ANI

DUBLIN: Two 16-year-old Kerala-origin boys residing within the UK, have “tragically drowned” in a lake in Northern Ireland, native media reported.

The deceased youngsters recognized as Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian had been amongst a bunch of six buddies who had cycled to Enagh Lough outdoors Derry, for a swim on Monday night, Ireland’s public service broadcaster RTE reported.

It is believed the incident occurred after a few of them went swimming, the media outlet mentioned. According to a press release by the Police Service of Northern Ireland, after complaints by a variety of folks of issue within the water an alarm was raised at round 6:30 am, triggering a rescue and restoration effort.

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) additionally mentioned {that a} rapid-response paramedic, 5 emergency crews, a hazardous space response crew and an ambulance officer had been dispatched to the scene. NIAS additionally tasked the air ambulance to take care of the incident, in keeping with RTE.

One boy was taken from the water to the hospital, the place he was later pronounced useless. Police mentioned a second boy was additionally recovered from the water “after extensive searches by Foyle Search and Rescue and police divers. “He was sadly pronounced useless on the scene”, the media outlet mentioned.

A 3rd boy was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening accidents. Three different boys had been unhurt however in shock, mentioned a Police Service of Northern Ireland assertion.

Micheal Martin, Prime Minister and head of presidency of Ireland expressed his sympathy to the households.

Meanwhile, Father Michael Canny, a Catholic parish priest within the close by Waterside district, mentioned as many as eight boys could have cycled to the lake. “I understand they decided to enter the lough for swimming, which is not uncommon for locals to do,” he mentioned as quoted by RTE.

He mentioned the boys attended native main and grammar faculties and acquired their GCSE outcomes final week.

“They are part of the Indian Kerala community who worship here at St Columb’s in Waterside. Two of the mothers are nurses, I understand. Another works in the health service and another is a local business here. It’s an awful tragedy and there is tremendous sadness all around.”

The Mayor of Derry/Londonderry and Strabane District Council councillor, Sandra Duffy, expressed her disappointment on the incident and mentioned that she’s going to open a Book of Condolence. Meanwhile, Michelle O’Neill, an Irish politician known as the incident “heartbreaking news”.

“Heartbreaking news from Derry, as two young boys have tragically lost their lives at Enagh Lough. My heartfelt sympathies to the families, friends and local community at this very difficult time,” she mentioned in a tweet.

DUBLIN: Two 16-year-old Kerala-origin boys residing within the UK, have “tragically drowned” in a lake in Northern Ireland, native media reported.

The deceased youngsters recognized as Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian had been amongst a bunch of six buddies who had cycled to Enagh Lough outdoors Derry, for a swim on Monday night, Ireland’s public service broadcaster RTE reported.

It is believed the incident occurred after a few of them went swimming, the media outlet mentioned. According to a press release by the Police Service of Northern Ireland, after complaints by a variety of folks of issue within the water an alarm was raised at round 6:30 am, triggering a rescue and restoration effort.

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) additionally mentioned {that a} rapid-response paramedic, 5 emergency crews, a hazardous space response crew and an ambulance officer had been dispatched to the scene. NIAS additionally tasked the air ambulance to take care of the incident, in keeping with RTE.

One boy was taken from the water to the hospital, the place he was later pronounced useless. Police mentioned a second boy was additionally recovered from the water “after extensive searches by Foyle Search and Rescue and police divers. “He was sadly pronounced useless on the scene”, the media outlet mentioned.

A 3rd boy was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening accidents. Three different boys had been unhurt however in shock, mentioned a Police Service of Northern Ireland assertion.

Micheal Martin, Prime Minister and head of presidency of Ireland expressed his sympathy to the households.

Meanwhile, Father Michael Canny, a Catholic parish priest within the close by Waterside district, mentioned as many as eight boys could have cycled to the lake. “I understand they decided to enter the lough for swimming, which is not uncommon for locals to do,” he mentioned as quoted by RTE.

He mentioned the boys attended native main and grammar faculties and acquired their GCSE outcomes final week.

“They are part of the Indian Kerala community who worship here at St Columb’s in Waterside. Two of the mothers are nurses, I understand. Another works in the health service and another is a local business here. It’s an awful tragedy and there is tremendous sadness all around.”

The Mayor of Derry/Londonderry and Strabane District Council councillor, Sandra Duffy, expressed her disappointment on the incident and mentioned that she’s going to open a Book of Condolence. Meanwhile, Michelle O’Neill, an Irish politician known as the incident “heartbreaking news”.

“Heartbreaking news from Derry, as two young boys have tragically lost their lives at Enagh Lough. My heartfelt sympathies to the families, friends and local community at this very difficult time,” she mentioned in a tweet.