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Body of young man is found in Lough Erne

Body of young man is found in Lough Erne

The body of a young man who disappeared while swimming in Lough Erne has been found by rescue workers.

The victim, who is believed to have been 19, got into difficulties while swimming with friends on Sunday (May 23) near Castle Archdale. Two other people were brought ashore by the crews of private boats.

A major search operation involving the RNLI, police and the Fire & Rescue service got underway at around 5 p.m. 

Police say the body of a man was found in the water near Castle Archdale just before half-past-midnight.

 

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