Young man (20s) drowns while swimming in Co Kerry river
There is widespread shock in Killarney following the news that a man has died in a drowning accident on the River Flesk.
The accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when the man, aged in his 20's, got into difficult in the water. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency services attended the scene and the man was removed from the water. Investigations are continuing into the exact circumstances of the shocking accident.
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In a statement gardaí said they were alerted to an incident where a male (aged in his 20s) encountered difficulty in the water at Killarney on Tuesday, August 12, at approximately 3.30pm.
A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
A file will be prepared for the coroner.
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