Cork man dies in English Channel swim attempt

beer enigma

RIP Paraic Casey - local guy to us her tragically died during an attempt to swim from England to France


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18945333

Paraic Casey dies attempting to swim English Channel

Paraic Casey became ill about a mile off the French shore
An Irishman has died whilst attempting to swim the English Channel.

Paraic Casey, aged 45, from Cork, became ill off the French coast in the early hours of Sunday.

The Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation (CS&PF) said the relevant authorites had been informed and had attended the scene.

It said it did not have detailed information on what had happened at present.

Mr Casey's wife, Riana, described her husband as an "amazing, healthy, tough, loving husband, friend, brother, uncle, son, nephew and cousin".

She said his recent passion for swimming had brought him to great places.

A family spokeswoman said he was "almost at the finish", about a mile from the French shore, when he took ill.

The CS&PF, the body which oversees English Channel swimming, said Mr Casey underwent a standard CS&PF medical examination by his doctor prior to the swim and was passed fit.

"He also notified us that he had completed a six hour training swim. He was wearing a wet-suit for the channel crossing," a statement said.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Paraic's family at this time."

martin6651

May he rest in peace. He was a regular swimmer here in Blackrock, we spoke on a few times about his attempt on the Channel and my attempt to do the bay swim. Prayers go to his family and friends.

okane1

RIP

Tweaky

I had the pleasure of knowing Paraic. I met him a few months ago and he was really looking forward to doing the swim. My condolences to his wife and family. may he rest in peace.

3rdDegree

I was privileged to work with Paraic a number of years ago when he lived in Dublin. He was the most adventurist person I ever knew. Loved to travel, see new things and live life to the full. Shocked and very upset at this awful news. Thoughts with his wife, family and friends.

2old4dacold

i never had the pleasure of meeting Páraic, but had been folllowing his blog for some time .... i was keeping an eye on his swim via twitter and the tracker and he was going so well .... what a tragedy

thoughts and prayers with his wife and their families
ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

fionn_mac

met Padraic couple of times, a gentleman.

RIP and deepest condolences to his family.

his mycharity page http://www.mycharity.ie/event/paraics_channel_swim/

mad m

Bad weekend for swimming...4 year old died out in the NAC at weekend also....

Terrible news....

Stheno

RIP, terrible news

Rabidlamb

mad m wrote: »

Bad weekend for swimming...4 year old died out in the NAC at weekend also....

Terrible news....

This was awfully sad.
I've a 3 year old & a 4 year old, I'd often bring them there.
When there in around the pirate ship you'd could lose sight of them for a few minutes.
Every parents nightmare.
RIP.

MrLaurel

Extremely sad news for the family, I hope he rests in peace