Student drowns in River Wye while on Duke of Edinburgh’s Award trip to Wales
Summary
An 18-year-old student drowned in the River Wye in Wales while on a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award trip. Rescue teams searched the river after he was reported missing, and his body was found later that evening.Key Facts
- The incident happened in Glasbury, Powys, on Tuesday evening.
- The student was taking part in a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition.
- Emergency services involved included police, mountain rescue, fire service, and air support.
- The student’s body was found after a multi-agency search.
- The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program is working with the student’s college and authorities.
- They are offering support to those affected and investigating the incident.
- Emergency services asked the public to avoid the area during the search and investigation.
- Recently, six people died in the UK from swimming-related accidents in open water.
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