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| James Kincaid dies in Strule River in Newtownstewart, County Tyrone | James Kincaid dies in Strule River in Newtownstewart, County Tyrone |
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| Police have released the name of the 34-year-old man who died after an incident in the Strule River in Newtownstewart, County Tyrone. | |
| James Kincaid was one of two men who got into difficulties in the river near Douglas Road at 17:20 BST on Saturday. | James Kincaid was one of two men who got into difficulties in the river near Douglas Road at 17:20 BST on Saturday. |
| The other 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 Mr Kincaid's body was recovered. | Following a search of the river Mr Kincaid's body was recovered. |
| An investigation is under way into the circumstances surrounding his death. | 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." |