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Student drowns in River Wye while on Duke of Edinburgh’s Award trip to Wales

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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