Teenager dies after tragic fall at famous mountain spot as Gardai attend scene
The 16-year-old was killed after suffering a fall near a lake in the Conor Pass area near Dingle.
It's understood he died near Peddler's Lake after suffering serious injuries from a fall from a height at around 3pm on Tuesday, reports Cork Beo.
According to the Kerryman, the boy was from Cork and visiting the scenic mountain pass with his family.
The alarm was raised on Tuesday afternoon and a rescue operation was launched.
Gardaí and the National Ambulance Service responded to the scene, and the Dingle Coast Guard Unit and the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team rushed to try and save the boy.
The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to hospital.
A post-mortem examination will be scheduled to take place, and a file will be prepared for the Coroner's office.
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