Two Afghan brothers, Tajuddin Safi in his 30s and Salahuddin Safi in his 20s, drowned while fishing off the coast near Doonbeg, County Clare, according to RTE News. The tragic accident happened yesterday, and their bodies have since been recovered.
The brothers were residents of Limerick and well-regarded members of the local community, The Irish Times reports. Their deaths have deeply affected Limerick, where mourners gathered at a vigil to pay their respects.
Following the incident, a fundraising campaign has been launched to cover the costs of repatriating the brothers' bodies to Afghanistan, the Irish Examiner states. Hundreds of people attended the vigil, demonstrating strong community support during this difficult time.
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the fishing accident, but no further details have been released, according to both RTE News and the Irish Examiner.
The focus now remains on the outcome of the investigation and the completion of repatriation efforts, as the community prepares to bid farewell to the Safi brothers and seeks answers about the cause of the incident.
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