The parents of a 15-year-old girl who died while swimming at a beach in Co Dublin on Sunday have thanked the community for their support.<\/p>\n
Abbie Carmody-Pepper, from Ballymun, had been visiting Burrow Beach in Sutton with friends when she went missing after entering the water.<\/p>\n
Her body was recovered from the water following a search operation involving the Irish Coast Guard, garda\u00ed, and RNLI from Howth.<\/p>\n
Independent Councillor for Ballymun Gavin Pepper expressed his sympathy to Abbie’s family, who are relatives of his.<\/p>\n
“I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Abbie Pepper in a tragic accident in Sutton yesterday. It was even more heartbreaking to find out we are related.<\/p>\n
“I visited the family… and on behalf of my cousin Wayne and his partner Mandy, they wish to thank everyone for their love and support at this difficult time.<\/p>\n
“They now wish for privacy to grieve their daughter in peace.”<\/p>\n
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Fianna F\u00e1il Councillor Cathal Haughey extended his sympathies to Abbie’s family and friends.<\/p>\n
He said the beach had been very busy over the weekend.<\/p>\n
“Lots of people travel here by DART. There could be thousands, and that was the case this weekend when this tragedy happened,” Mr Haughey said.<\/p>\n
“We\u2019ve been enjoying the good weather all over the country, and it\u2019s a reminder of how quickly things can turn when you\u2019re in the water.<\/p>\n
“The whole community is very saddened and shocked, and we\u2019d like to extend our sympathy.”<\/p>\n
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