On Saturday afternoon in Buncrana, two teenagers, Emmanuel Familola (16) from Nigeria and Matt Sibanda (18) from Zimbabwe, tragically drowned while trying to retrieve a football in the sea. A third teenager, aged 19, is hospitalized in serious condition. The local community and schools, including Crana College and Scoil Mhuire, expressed profound sorrow at the loss of these beloved students. In response, critical incident plans were activated to provide support to those impacted. Sad messages from school leaders highlighted the respect and condolences offered to the grieving families.
"Emmanuel and Matt were deeply respected and valued members of our student bodies, and their passing has left us all in profound shock. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and with the wider Buncrana community."
"It is with deep sorrow that we confirm the loss of our beloved students, Emmanuel and Matt, who tragically lost their lives at sea."
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