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Young boy dies after getting into difficulty in water at Co Sligo beach

The child was airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty at Lissadell Beach.

A YOUNG BOY has died after getting into difficulty in the water in Co Sligo.

Emergency services attended an incident at Lissadell Beach this afternoon when the child got into difficulty in the water.

A Garda spokesperson said: “The male child was airlifted by Rescue 118 to Sligo University Hospital in a serious condition.

“He has since passed away.

“A file will be prepared for the coroner’s court.”

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