"A coroner has called for regular inspections to be carried out on the accessibility of lifebuoys after an inquest heard friends of a teenager who got into difficulty while swimming in the Grand Canal could not untie a lifebuoy from its stand to assist in attempts to rescue him."
"Max O'Connor (15) from Newcastle, Co Dublin drowned while swimming in the canal at the 13th Lock between Ardclough and Celbridge, Co Kildare on May 11, 2024."
Max O'Connor, a 15-year-old from Newcastle, Co Dublin, drowned in the Grand Canal at the 13th Lock between Ardclough and Celbridge, Co Kildare on May 11, 2024. During an inquest at Kildare Coroner's Court, evidence revealed that friends attempting to rescue him could not untie a nearby lifebuoy from its stand, preventing them from using it in rescue efforts. Following this discovery, the coroner has called for regular inspections to be implemented to ensure lifebuoys remain accessible and functional during emergencies. This recommendation highlights critical safety gaps in water rescue infrastructure.
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