A TEENAGE boy has died after getting into difficulty while swimming near a beach in Dublin.
The boy, who is believed to be 14, had been swimming with a friend at Burrow Beach in Sutton yesterday when the alarm was raised about 7.30pm.
It is understood the teenager was rescued from the water by lifeguards and members of the public.
Gardaí and emergency services, including the Coastguard, were involved in the rescue operation.
A garda spokesperson said: ""Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of an incident at approximately 7:30pm on Monday 11th July 2022 at Burrow Beach, Co. Dublin.
"A male teen got into difficulty while swimming and was removed from the water.
"He was taken to Beaumont Hospital and then later to CHI at Temple Street in Dublin, where he later passed away from his injuries."
Fingal County Council confirmed three lifeguards were on duty at the time of the incident and alerted the Coastguard.
The council expressed its sympathies to the family and friends of the boy who died.
