A Co Offaly man died during an attempt to free a trapped boat in Co Fermanagh, police said today.
Anthony Hurst (60) suffered head and chest injuries after a rope tied between two cruisers on Upper Lough Erne snapped.
It is understood a metal cleat attached to one of the deck's flung back and fatally wounded him.
Mr Hurst, from Edenderry, Co Offaly, died at the scene on Saturday afternoon.
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Police said one boat was attempting to pull another off reeds at Inishmore Road, Lisbellaw. It was unclear which of the vessels the victim was on board.