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Thomas George

Man, 22, dies in kayaking tragedy in Thailand

A young man from the UK has died after his kayak "capsized" in Thailand.

Odhrán O'Neill, 22, was last seen kayaking in Khao Sok National Park in Bangkok at 1pm on Saturday (December 17)(.

His sister Michaela took to social media to launch an appeal for information on her brother describing him as "tall, dark hair and covered in tattoos", Belfast Live reports.

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It is reported that the kayak "capsized" and that Odhrán, from Co Armagh in Northern Ireland, said he would "swim to shore" but was not seen again.

His sister Michaela said: "My brother Odhran O'Neill is missing in Khao Sok National Park. He was last seen kayaking in the lake when his kayak tipped over. He is alone with no phone or wallet."

This morning, Lurgan GAC club Clann Eireann confirmed that Odhran's body had been found on Sunday.

They said: "Unfortunately, it is not the outcome we had all hoped and prayed for. Odhrán’s body has been found this morning.

"Thank you to everyone who assisted the search efforts by sharing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the O’Neill, O’Dowd and McVeigh families at this very difficult time."

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