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Man dies in Strule river in Newtownstewart, County Tyrone James Kincaid dies in Strule River in Newtownstewart, County Tyrone
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A man has died after an incident in the Strule River in Newtownstewart, County Tyrone. Police have released the name of the man who died after an incident in the Strule River in Newtownstewart, County Tyrone.
At about 17:20 BST it was reported that two men had got into difficulties in the river near Douglas Road. James Kincaid was one of two men who got into difficulties in the river near Douglas Road at 17:20 BST on Saturday.
One man was rescued and treated by ambulance staff for what are believed to be non life threatening injuries. The other man was rescued and treated by ambulance staff for what are believed to be non life threatening injuries.
Following a search of the river the body of the second man was recovered. An investigation is under way into the circumstances surrounding his death. Following a search of the river Mr Kincaid's body was recovered.
The man's name has not yet been released. An investigation is under way into the circumstances surrounding his death.
A police spokesperson said: "Police would wish to take this opportunity in the warm weather to remind the public of the dangers of being tempted to go swimming in rivers or other non designated areas.A police spokesperson said: "Police would wish to take this opportunity in the warm weather to remind the public of the dangers of being tempted to go swimming in rivers or other non designated areas.
"This can be a hazardous activity especially where alcohol has been consumed and police would appeal for everyone to stay out of these bodies of water.""This can be a hazardous activity especially where alcohol has been consumed and police would appeal for everyone to stay out of these bodies of water."