Man dies after entering Co Fermanagh lough

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Man Dies After Entering Co Fermanagh Lough
Emergency services were called to the scene at Lough Melvin on Wednesday
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By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A man has died after entering a lough in Co Fermanagh.

Police confirmed they were called to an incident at Lough Melvin on Wednesday.

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A PSNI spokesman said: “Police can confirm that a 55-year-old man has tragically died following an incident in the Lough Melvin area of Fermanagh.

“It was reported that at around 10am, a man had gone into the water in the area.

“Officers attended the scene along with other emergency services colleagues, including the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

“The man was treated at the scene where he tragically passed away.

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“The death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage.”

The incident comes just days after the death of teenager Jay Moffett who entered a lake in the Canal Court area of Scarva.

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