Two Teenage Boys Die In Drowning Incident

Two 16-year-old boys have died in a drowning incident after getting to difficulty on Lough Enagh, L'Derry.

Emergency services were called to Temple Road at around 6.30pm on Monday.

One of the boys was taken from the water and rushed to hospital, however he was later pronounced dead.

The second boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

Another boy was taken to hospital to be treated, and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Inspector Brogan said: "Enquiries are ongoing into this incident, but we believe, at this stage, that this was a tragic drowning incident.

"Our thoughts are with the families of those affected."

Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson said: "My first thoughts are with the families and friends of the two teenage boys who died at Enagh Lough on Monday evening and all those involved in this incident.

"This is a tragedy. The people of Derry are in shock and in mourning today at this devastating loss of life.

"These young boys had a bright future ahead of them and were only days from going back to school. I cannot begin to imagine the heartbreak felt by their families today.

"The work and efforts of the emergency services who responded quickly to this incident and were present at the scene must be commended."