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Annalong quarry drowning: teen and man's names released | Annalong quarry drowning: teen and man's names released |
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A teenager and a man who died in a drowning incident at a disused quarry in County Down were Kevin O'Hare, 15, and 39-year-old Colin Polland. | |
It is understood a group of boys were swimming at the quarry at Grassdrumman Road, Annalong, at about 18:00 BST on Saturday. | |
Kevin was in difficulty, they ran for help and Mr Polland made a rescue bid. | |
Kevin O'Hare was from County Down. Mr Polland was originally from the area, but lived in England. | |
It is understood he had a holiday home in County Down. | |
Police divers, the Fire and Rescue Service and the coastguard were involved in efforts to save the two men. The quarry is close to Spence mountain, between Newcastle and Annalong. | |
An investigation is under way and post-mortem examinations are due to be carried out later on Sunday. | |
South Down MP Margaret Ritchie said she was "deeply saddened" at the deaths. | |
"It is very poignant for the family, friends and local community of those who lost their lives," she said. | |
"My heartfelt sympathy and that of all the people goes out to the families, friends and relatives of the two men who lost their lives in such tragic circumstances in a disused quarry at the bottom of Spence Mountain in the Mournes." | |
South Down MLA Jim Wells said: "The whole community's thoughts and prayers go out to the two families involved who have suffered this horrendous tragedy." | South Down MLA Jim Wells said: "The whole community's thoughts and prayers go out to the two families involved who have suffered this horrendous tragedy." |