Enagh Lough

Two children from the Kerala community in Londonderry are feared dead after getting into difficulty in Lough Enagh, it is understood.

East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell described where the tragedy occurred as a quiet spot. Kerala is a large state on India’s tropical Malabar Coast. A major rescue operation was launched on Monday night when a passing motorist raised the alarm and attempted to throw buoyancy aids into the water in the Strathfoyle area.

Other emergency services remain at the scene. Police said Temple Road was cordoned off as it dealt with an ongoing incident. In a statement to Belfast Live, a ...

NIAS also tasked the Charity Air Ambulance with HEMS team on board to the incident. [ here. "We are asking members of the public to avoid the area at this time." - Police have advised members of the public to avoid the Temple Road area at this time. They added two people had been taken to Altnagelvin Hospital. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Police are currently dealing with an incident in the Temple Road area of Derry / Londonderry.

A major search operation continues in the Enagh Lough area of Derry / Londonderry this evening for a missing teenager. Causeway Coast Community understands ...

Police air support also circled the area for a period of time. Foyle Search and Rescue, PSNI, NIFRS and NIAS attended the scene along with the charity air ambulance. A PSNI spokesperson said "Police are currently dealing with an incident in the Temple Road area of Derry / Londonderry.

A rapid response paramedic, five emergency crews, one HART (Hazardous Area Response Team) crew, an ambulance officer were also tasked to the scene along with ...

The News Letter understands that it is a serious incident which required the attendance of the Air Ambulance at Enagh Lough in the village of Strathfoyle to the north east of Londonderry. Emergency services are in attendance at an emergency incident in Co Londonderry this evening. Emergency services at incident at Enagh Lough in village of Strathfoyle in Co Londonderry

Several blue light services have been present at an incident at Enagh Lough near Strathfoyle on the outskirts of Derry. The PSNI, Ambulance Service, ...

Two teenage boys have been confirmed dead after getting into difficulty in Lough Enagh in Londonderry. The 16-year-olds died in a “tragic drowning incident” ...

Our thoughts are with the families of those affected.” Three other males were also at the scene, and while they have been left shocked, are not physically injured. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement, the PSNI said: "Police can confirm that the bodies of two 16-year-old males have been recovered from Lough Enagh in the Temple Road area of ...

He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.'" A second male was located and recovered from the water after extensive searches by Foyle Search and Rescue and police divers. In a statement, the PSNI said: "Police can confirm that the bodies of two 16-year-old males have been recovered from Lough Enagh in the Temple Road area of Derry.

Two 16-year-old boys have died in a "tragic drowning incident" after getting into difficulty in Enagh Lough, Co Derry.

He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene." "I understand they decided to ... She commended the members of the emergency services and said that she was at the scene at 11.30pm last night and they were still there and very tired at that point. "It is just so sad this morning to be hearing of two beautiful 16-year-old boys who were out with their friends for a cycle and decided to visit the Lough and tragically lost their lives," she said. He said that it is "a very sad day" for the area and particularly for the Syro-Malabar community. The PSNI said one boy was taken from the water and brought to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

In a statement, the PSNI said: "Police can confirm that the bodies of two 16-year-old males have been recovered from Lough Enagh in the Temple Road area of ...

Bundoran Tourism Officer Shane Smyth with Slovenian band Smetnaki in Bundoran’s twin town of Škofja Loka, Slovenia. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene." A second male was located and recovered from the water after extensive searches by Foyle Search and Rescue and police divers.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Sandra Duffy has expressed her shock and sadness at the sudden death of two teenagers following an ...

It has been a very difficult time for all of them and they are all in my thoughts and prayers.” “Our rivers and loughs can be so dangerous and this incident highlights more than ever the need for us all to be vigilant at this time of year. The sad loss of two teenage lives in such circumstances is devastating for all of us.

"Our deepest condolences and love to the families and friends of these beautiful boys. What an awful tragedy"

Our thoughts are with the families of those affected." Three other males were also at the scene, and while they have been left shocked, are not physically injured. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A second male was located and recovered from the water after extensive searches by Foyle Search and Rescue and police divers. Strathfoyle Community Association added: "There is a heavy sadness tonight [Monday] over our community. [Woman arrested and car recovered after fatal crash](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/ballymena-hit-run-woman-arrested-24883751) [East Belfast couple 'put at risk' after 'suspected device' revealed to be toys and a battery](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/east-belfast-couple-put-risk-24881037) [Man 'hit on the head with firearm' during attack in Belfast park](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/man-hit-head-firearm-during-24881376) [Father and son rescued by RNLI after their kayak capsizes off the Co Antrim coast](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/father-son-rescued-rnli-after-24878915) [NI dad diagnosed with incurable blood cancer after 18 months of chest pain](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/real-life/ni-dad-diagnosed-incurable-blood-24879688?recirculation_test=true) While we send our solidarity to the families affected by today's tragedy at our beautiful Enagh Lough, we would like to remind our local community to please stay clear of the area to allow emergency services do their jobs and for respect to those involved." [Pedestrian dies after being struck by lorry in Newry](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-24885368?recirculation_test=true) [SDLP](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/all-about/sdlp?recirculation_test=true) MLA for Foyle Mark Durkan said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the tragedy that occurred at Enagh Lough this evening. "One male was taken from the water and transferred to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. [Alliance](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/all-about/alliance-party?recirculation_test=true) Councillor Rachael Ferguson said: "My thoughts are with the family and friends of the two beautiful young boys who tragically lost their lives at Enagh Lough yesterday. "The community is saddened and shocked by the loss of these boys. He later added: "Our deepest condolences and love to the families and friends of these beautiful boys.

One of the boys was pulled from the water and taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The second boy was initially missing, but was found ...

“The other boys flag down a car and some local residents to try and help. Responding to the incident on Twitter, Sinéad McLaughlin, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Foyle, wrote: “Heartbreaking news. They are part of the Syro-Malabar community who worship here at St Columb’s (church) in Waterside,” he told BBC Radio Ulster. Thanks to the heroic efforts of all our rescue & police services.” He was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. [Emergency services](/topic/emergency-services) were scrambled to the scene shortly before 6.30pm.

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The second boy was pronounced dead at the scene after being recovered from the water after searches by Foyle Search and Rescue and police divers. Police said ...

"The boys are at a local grammar school and two of the mothers are nurses, I understand. "It turned into quite a lengthy operation, and regrettably with a tragic outcome. "Prayers are with the entire Kerala community as they try to make sense of this awful tragedy," it said in a "There were others who had been in the water, one of whom was taken to hospital suffering the effects of having been in the water, but mercifully is doing well," he said. "I spoke to some of the family members who were just in shock and the young boys I saw - it's just devastating what they witnessed," she said. Mr Durkan said he understood the group of boys went out for a cycle in the area and a couple of them went for a swim in the lough. "It's my understanding from talking to some of the boys that one of them got into difficulty in the water," he said. "No words can express the devastation that we fell as a school community, but first and foremost our thoughts and prayers are with both boys' families," he said. "They are part of the Indian Keralese community who worship here at St Columb's in Waterside," he said. "Our hearts go out to their families in terms of the unimaginable grief they are suffering," Micheál Martin said. "Our thoughts are with the families of those affected." One of the boys was taken from the water and transferred to Altnagelvin Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Joseph Sebastian and Reuven Simon died after getting into difficulty at the lake near Strathfoyle on Monday, August 29.

Foyle Search and Rescue said that their thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the two victims. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of our families and friends at this difficult time." "I know they want the families to know they offer them their thoughts prayers and support. “Our rivers and loughs can be so dangerous and this incident highlights more than ever the need for us all to be vigilant at this time of year. [Thousands face energy bill hikes as deadline for meter readings just weeks away](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/thousands-face-energy-bill-hikes-27849140) [Met Eireann pinpoint best day next week with summer to have one last hurrah](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/met-eireann-pinpoint-best-day-27850450) [Irish Game of Thrones star Jack Gleeson marries long-term girlfriend in 'very simple' ceremony in Kerry](https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/irish-game-thrones-star-jack-27860254) [How dangerous are the little spiders in Irish homes? "There is devastation and shock right across the Kerala Community. "The sad loss of two teenage lives in such circumstances is devastating for all of us. "Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends and the Kerala community at this unbelievably dark and difficult time." Emergency services rushed to Temple Road at about 6.30pm as news of the tragedy began to unfold. A spokesperson for the Kerala Association in Derry said: "We are extremely heartbroken with the devastating tragedy with the loss of our two youngsters, Mr. Three other males were also at the scene. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian, both 16, died after getting into difficulty in the water on Monday evening, as they were marking the final hours of their ...

Our thoughts are with the families of those affected.” “This is a tragedy. Three other males were also at the scene, and while they have been left shocked, are not physically injured. He was transferred to hospital by NIAS but sadly did not survive.” She 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. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have confirmed that the bodies of two 16-year-old males have been recovered from Enagh Lough in the Temple Road area of Derry.

It has been a very difficult time for all of them and they are all in my thoughts and prayers.” “Our rivers and loughs can be so dangerous and this incident highlights more than ever the need for us all to be vigilant at this time of year. Our thoughts are with the families of those affected.” The sad loss of two teenage lives in such circumstances is devastating for all of us. Three other males were also at the scene, and while they have been left shocked, are not physically injured. A second male was located and recovered from the water after extensive searches by Foyle Search and Rescue and police divers.

It was a scene of devastation on Tuesday morning as Derry was left reeling following the shock of two 16-year-old boys losing their lives at Enagh Lough.

“Those boys who were there, I spoke to some of them last night, they are devastated and will obviously need a lot of care and support moving forward. She told of an “eerie calm” in the area which felt different. The lough has become a hive of water activity over recent months, but it is also extremely dangerous. Six bikes belonging to each of the schoolboys lay beyond a police cordon. Six boys were enjoying the last of their summer holidays. The St Columb’s College pupils had just received their GCSE results and were looking forward to getting back to school.

"We are extremely heartbroken with the devastating tragedy with the loss of our two youngsters."

Foyle Search and Rescue said that their thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the two victims. "I know they want the families to know they offer them their thoughts prayers and support. “Our rivers and loughs can be so dangerous and this incident highlights more than ever the need for us all to be vigilant at this time of year. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of our families and friends at this difficult time! "There is devastation and shock right across the Kerala Community. "The sad loss of two teenage lives in such circumstances is devastating for all of us. The first male was taken from the water and transferred to Altnagelvin Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Emergency services rushed to Temple Road at about 6:30pm as news of the tragedy began to unfold. "Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends and the Kerala community at this unbelievably dark and difficult time." Three other males were also at the scene. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesperson for the Kerala Association in Derry said: "We are extremely heartbroken with the devastating tragedy with the loss of our two youngsters, Mr.

There has been a huge outpouring of grief across Derry and the North West following the tragic deaths of two teenagers in Enagh Lough near Strathfoyle.

The heartbroken families and the wider community will be in our prayers. Another works in the health service and another is a local in business here.” “They are part of the Indian Kerala community who worship here at St Columb’s in Waterside. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kerala community as they try to make sense of this awful tragedy. "It has come as such shocking news to learn about the terrible loss. Remembered fondly."

Boys who witnessed a drowning tragedy at a Lough in Co Londonderry have been offered reassurance, UTV has been told. Cllr Lillian Seenoi-Barr, of the North ...

And for it to end in such tragedy, people availing of and using a water amenity, which we’ve all done in our different times,” he told reporters in Monaghan. “These young fellas have just completed their GCSEs, they got their results last week. “On arrival we were informed that two teenage boys were missing in the water approximately five metres from the end of a jetty,” he said. “Our hearts go out to their families. He said firefighters were called to the scene at 6.31pm, and deployed a number of fire appliances and a specialist Water Rescue Team. "They were very bubbly, fun outgoing boys with their whole lives ahead of them. He said the city is heartbroken at the devastating loss of Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian, adding thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends and the Kerala community at “this unbelievably dark and difficult time”. In a statement, the club described them as “two of the most well mannered and lovely people”. “This will be a very difficult time for the whole St Columb’s family and in the coming days it will be important that our pupils are with people they know and trust.” “All of the young fellas involved in last night’s incident were from the Kerala community, they would be a very settled, established and vibrant Kerala community here, maybe 250 families from southern India who have been here a long time,” he told the PA news agency. “No words can express the devastation that we feel as a school community, but first and foremost our thoughts and prayers are with both boys’ families, community and friends,” he said in a statement. Principal Finbar Madden described “shock and sadness” within the school at the “heart-breaking loss of two of our incoming Year 13 pupils”.