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13/04/2017
Woman Dies After Falling Overboard From Boat In Co Fermanagh
A woman has died after falling overboard from a boat in Co Fermanagh.
The incident happened near Devenish Island on Lough Erne just after 1am on Thursday, 11 April.
An investigation has been launched and a post mortem examination is to be carried out.
Inspector Gavin Sterling said: "A full search operation was implemented and sadly a body was recovered from the water shortly before 3am this morning. An investigation into the circumstances is now underway and a post mortem examination is expected to be carried out.
"Local police would extend their sympathies to the family and would offer thanks to all of the agencies involved in the overnight operation."
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan said: "The news of the death of a woman in her 30s in a boating tragedy in Lough Erne near Devenish Island has shocked the local community.
"I'd like to commend the efforts of the emergency crews were came to the scene to provide assistance.
"My thoughts are with the family and friends of this young woman from Donegal at this difficult time."
(CD/JP)
The incident happened near Devenish Island on Lough Erne just after 1am on Thursday, 11 April.
An investigation has been launched and a post mortem examination is to be carried out.
Inspector Gavin Sterling said: "A full search operation was implemented and sadly a body was recovered from the water shortly before 3am this morning. An investigation into the circumstances is now underway and a post mortem examination is expected to be carried out.
"Local police would extend their sympathies to the family and would offer thanks to all of the agencies involved in the overnight operation."
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan said: "The news of the death of a woman in her 30s in a boating tragedy in Lough Erne near Devenish Island has shocked the local community.
"I'd like to commend the efforts of the emergency crews were came to the scene to provide assistance.
"My thoughts are with the family and friends of this young woman from Donegal at this difficult time."
(CD/JP)
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