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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. The teenager and 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.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 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.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. It is understood he had returned on holiday to 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. Emergency crews, including police divers, were involved in an evening-long operation to recover the bodies from the former granite quarry that is close to Spence mountain, between Newcastle and Annalong. The site is popular with young people wanting to swim on hot days.
An investigation is under way and post-mortem examinations are due to be carried out later on Sunday.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.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."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.""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."
Alliance South Down representative Patrick Clarke said he was "deeply saddened" by what had happened.
"There is a deep sense of loss and shock in the local community," he said.
"I would like to commend the efforts of the PSNI divers, the Fire and Rescue Service and the coastguard who were involved in trying to rescue both men.
"This is an awful tragedy and my heartfelt sympathies go out to the families of Kevin O'Hare and Colin Polland."