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Boy fell to death after slip at Cliffs of Moher - inquest

Boy fell to death after slip at Cliffs of Moher - inquest

Summary

A 12-year-old boy named Zhihan Zhao died after slipping and falling from the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. He was visiting the cliffs with his mother and friends when he moved ahead of the group, slipped in a puddle, and fell over the edge. A search and rescue operation found his body in the sea five days later.

Key Facts

  • Zhihan Zhao was a 12-year-old boy visiting Ireland from China with his mother.
  • The accident happened on July 23, last year, at the Cliffs of Moher, a popular tourist spot in County Clare, Ireland.
  • Zhihan stepped ahead of his mother and friends on the trail and was last seen around 13:00.
  • A French tourist saw Zhihan slip in a puddle and fall from the cliffs.
  • An emergency search operation included boats, drones, divers, and a helicopter.
  • The Irish Coast Guard initially spotted his body in the water but couldn't retrieve it due to sea conditions.
  • A fisherman found Zhihan's body five days later near the Aran Islands.
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