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26th Jul 2016

Galway teenager dies following tragic swimming accident in Germany

Conor Heneghan

Terrible news.

A 16-year old boy from the village of Corofin in Galway has passed away following a tragic swimming accident in Munich last week.

According to the Connacht Tribune, 16-year old Jack McHugh was involved in a swimming accident while he was visiting a relative in Munich.

He had been treated in hospital but passed away on Tuesday.

Jack is survived by his parents Declan and Mary and his two younger sisters.

A post mortem is due to take place in the coming days.

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