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18-year-old dies on Duke of Edinburgh expedition

18-year-old dies on Duke of Edinburgh expedition

Summary

An 18-year-old died in the River Wye during a Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition in Glasbury, Powys. Emergency services found his body after a search following reports that he had entered the water and could not be found.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened at 18:30 BST on Tuesday in Glasbury, Powys.
  • The young person was taking part in a Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) Award expedition.
  • Police confirmed his body was recovered from the river after a search.
  • Mountain rescue volunteers, firefighters, and the police air service helped with the search.
  • The Duke of Edinburgh Award organization expressed condolences and offered support to those involved.
  • The police responded after reports that someone had entered the water and was missing.
  • Emergency services were called to the scene quickly after the incident was reported.
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