Tragedy strikes as we mourn the loss of an 18-year-old boy who tragically passed away during a Duke of Edinburgh expedition in Powys. The young adventurer entered the River Wye but, devastatingly, did not make it out. His body was discovered on Tuesday evening after an extensive search involving police, fire, and mountain rescue services.
Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and all who were with him on this journey. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award team has expressed their deep sadness and is working with the authorities to understand how this heartbreaking incident occurred. They are committed to supporting the family and all those affected.
Emergency services responded promptly at Glasbury, undertaking a large-scale operation involving Dyfed-Powys Police, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue, and the Mountain Rescue teams. Despite their best efforts, the outcome is heart-wrenching.
The community is urged to allow emergency services the space to continue their enquiries in the area. Let’s hold the young man’s memory in our thoughts and support those grieving this irreplaceable loss.