An 18-year-old college student has died while on a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) trip to Wales. Emergency services were called to the River Wye in Glasbury, Powys, on Tuesday evening.
It came after reports an 18-year-old had entered the water and could not be found. Dyfed-Powys Police said his body was located following a search including a mountain rescue team and the fire service.
A DofE spokeswoman has since confirmed the teenager was on a trip as part of his DofE expedition when he died.
She said: “We are deeply saddened to confirm that a young person has drowned while on a DofE expedition in Powys, Wales. Our thoughts are with the young person’s family, together with all those who were taking part.
“We will do everything we can to support them at this difficult time. DofE is liaising closely with the young person’s college and relevant authorities to understand how this tragic incident happened. We are offering our full support.”
A spokeswoman for Dyfed-Powys Police said previously: “A multi-agency operation has taken place at the River Wye in Glasbury this evening, following a report that an 18-year-old male had entered the water and could not be located.
“Dyfed-Powys Police, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mountain Rescue and the National Police Air Service have searched the area since the report was made at 6.30pm. Sadly, the body of a male has been located.
“Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. Emergency services remain in the area and ask that members of the public stay away while enquiries continue.”
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