Odhran O’Neill will be our focus in this article. We will look at how the Young Irish man died in far away Thailand.
Who was Odhran O’Neill?
He was a 22 year old Irish man.
Odhran O’Neill who was from Co Armagh in Ireland died when his kayak “capsided”.
He is reported to have been seen around the Khao Sok Park in the Thailand’s Capital of Bangkok.
Odhran O’Neill was survived by his sister by name Michaela.
It was Michaela who announced on social media that his brother had gone missing. He described Odhran O’Neill as someone who is “tall, dark hair and covered in tattoos”.
A belfast live report said Odhran kayak had “capsided” and the 22 year old said he was going to “swim to shore”, unfortunately, he never made it.
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His sister’s description on social media 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.”
Confirmation of the discovery of Odhran O’Neill body.
There have been confirmation that, the 22 year old who went missing, have been found, but dead.
The confirmation came from Clann Eireann, a GAA club and their statement read:
“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.
“Go raibh suaimhneas síoraí ar a anam dílis.”
The young man is said to have taken a break from an apprenticeship to travel to Thailand.
He was there with his uncle,David O’Dowd.
The two were in the outskirt of Bangkok and planned to make several trips across the country.
The family is working to have his body repatriated home for burial.
