Young girl dies after incident while swimming in Tipperary river

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A young child has sadly died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a Co. Tipperary river.

The child was rushed to Cork University Hospital in a serious condition by Rescue 117 after getting into difficulties in the River Suir, Newcastle, Co Tipperary at about 4:20pm on Friday evening.

The scene was attended by Gardaí and emergency services who provided assistance, reports the Irish Mirror.

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Sadly, the girl has since passed away, and authorities will now prepare a report for the Coroner's Court.

Gardaí are continuing their inquiries into the matter.

A representative for the Gardaí told the Irish Mirror: "Gardaí and emergency services attended an incident where a female child got into difficulty in the water at River Suir, Newcastle, Co Tipperary at approximately 4:20pm today, 11 July.",

"She was airlifted by Rescue 117 to Cork University Hospital in a serious condition. She has since passed away. A file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court. Investigations ongoing."