The body of a Co. Waterford teenager was recovered from the water this evening in what is being treated as a tragic accident.
Rescue 117 and units of the National Ambulance Service responded to a distress call this evening near Bonmahon Beach at approximately 6pm.
The body of a 16-year-old girl was recovered from the water. Attempts at resuscitation were made at the scene, however the teenager, who is understood to be from the Stradbally area was pronounced dead.
Her remains were transferred to University Hospital Waterford this evening.
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