29-year-old fisherman Desmond Hurley died instantly from a neck fracture after falling from a ladder on Breizh Arvor II off Ireland's southwest coast on Dec 14, 2023.

Desmond Hurley, a 29-year-old fisherman, died instantly from a neck fracture after falling from a ladder on the fishing vessel Breizh Arvor II off Ireland's southwest coast on December 14, 2023. Despite attempts at CPR by his brother, the crew could not revive him. Coroner Frank O'Connell termed the incident a "one-in-a-million death" due to "extreme bad luck." Hurley's funeral was marked by community support, including fundraising for local emergency services.

September 17, 2024
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