A MAN has tragically died in a swimming accident in Portugal while on holiday from Donegal with his wife.
The couple were in the Algarve resort of Alvor when tragedy struck last Saturday.
Sadly, Michael Carroll, who was 64, drowned despite immediate resuscitation efforts to save him.
Michael Carroll, Churchill, Letterkenny, tragically died in a swimming accident in the Algarve last weekend.
His devastated family, from the Churchill area outside Letterkenny, has now released details with full funeral arrangements yet to be made.
They said: “The tragic death has occurred of Michael Carroll, Churchill, formerly of London, UK, following a tragic water accident in Portugal.
“A dearly beloved husband of Anna Marie, devoted stepfather to Martin (Melinda), and Craig (Sarah), and adored grandfather of Lochlan.
“Michael will be very sadly missed by his loving brothers, John (Nichola) and David (Janet), and by his extended family and many friends.”
Reports from Portugal stated that Mr Carroll moved to Churchill six years ago and was swimming at Alvor’s beautiful Prainha Beach when difficulties arose.
Members of the public helped him from the sea to shore where emergency attempts were made to save his lie – but he was declared dead at the scene.
Funeral arrangements will not be known until Mr Carroll is returned home.