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Man(60s) dies in swimming tragedy in Laois lake

Jul 17, 2022 07:54 By News Northern Sound
Man(60s) dies in swimming tragedy in Laois lake
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A man in his 60s has died while swimming at a lake in County Laois.

He got into difficulty at Derryounce Lake in Portarlington at around half 3 yesterday afternoon.

He was taken from the water and brought to Portlaoise General Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.

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Gardaí are treating his death as a tragic accident and a file will be prepared for the Coroner.

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