A 7-year-old boy drowned at Lissadell Beach, prompting an immediate emergency response from GardaÃ, Sligo RNLI, and the Irish Coast Guard. After being treated on-site, the boy was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital but unfortunately did not survive. Local officials are grappling with the community's grief, with arrangements for psychological support being put in place at his school. This incident follows another recent drowning involving two teenagers, emphasizing the ongoing water safety concerns amidst warm weather and community calls for greater awareness.
The boy's tragic incident at Lissadell Beach underscores the imperative need for heightened water safety awareness, especially during warmer weather when more individuals engage in water activities.
Local Councillor Thomas Walsh expressed community devastation, stating, 'Lissadell is known to be a safe and quiet beach and we are all saddened by what has happened.'
In light of the recent water-related tragedies, the National Educational Psychological Service will be involved in implementing a Critical Incident Management Policy for St John's National School.
The RNLI reiterated the importance of water safety, encouraging the public to understand water dangers and recognize their limits, particularly during the ongoing heatwave.
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