He was spotted in the river near the boat club in Athlone.
A man rescued from the River Shannon in Athlone on Monday has died.
The man in his 60s was helped from the river by members of the public near the boat club.
He was taken to hospital following in the incident and passed away late last night.
A file is being prepared for the Coroner.
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