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Tyrone clergyman dies in diving incident | Tyrone clergyman dies in diving incident |
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A Presbyterian clergyman from Donemana, County Tyrone, has died after getting into difficulties while diving off the County Donegal coast. | A Presbyterian clergyman from Donemana, County Tyrone, has died after getting into difficulties while diving off the County Donegal coast. |
The Rev Stewart Jones, who was in his 50s, died after being airlifted to Sligo Hospital on Saturday. | The Rev Stewart Jones, who was in his 50s, died after being airlifted to Sligo Hospital on Saturday. |
The victim had been diving near St John's Point with another man from Londonderry who was also airlifted to hospital during the rescue operation. | The victim had been diving near St John's Point with another man from Londonderry who was also airlifted to hospital during the rescue operation. |
The second man was unhurt. Dr Jones was married and had three children. | The second man was unhurt. Dr Jones was married and had three children. |
Dr Jones, who was the Presbyterian chaplain at Altnagelvin Hospital, was a qualified diving instructor and also an instructor in emergency first response. | Dr Jones, who was the Presbyterian chaplain at Altnagelvin Hospital, was a qualified diving instructor and also an instructor in emergency first response. |
He was a published author and his works included Israel in the Carter Years and British Policy in the Middle East. | He was a published author and his works included Israel in the Carter Years and British Policy in the Middle East. |
'Prayerful support' | |
Ian Scott from Malin Head Coastguard said cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) had been carried out on Dr Jones. | Ian Scott from Malin Head Coastguard said cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) had been carried out on Dr Jones. |
"Sadly, despite administering CPR, from when the diver was recovered until his arrival at hospital, the man died." | "Sadly, despite administering CPR, from when the diver was recovered until his arrival at hospital, the man died." |
The Presbyterian moderator, Rev Dr Michael Barry, said he was "saddened and shocked" to hear of the clergyman's death. | |
He said: "Stewart served his congregations with great enthusiasm and complete dedication. | |
"On behalf of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, I extend our deepest sympathies to his wife, Patricia, his three daughters, son-in-laws and grandchildren. | |
"I assure Patricia, the family circle and indeed the congregation of Donemana, of the prayerful support of many throughout the Presbyterian Church in the days that lie ahead." |