A young lifeguard who got into difficulty while surfing in Co Clare this morning has died. Gardaí this evening confirmed the young man aged in his 20s died at University Hospital Limerick. "Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and the male (20s) was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick in serious condition. The male was later pronounced deceased at University Hospital Limerick,” gardaí said in a statement. It is understood the young man was a well known lifeguard in the area.

Source: Irish Independent July 05, 2021 20:37 UTC