Tragedy Strikes on Duke of Edinburgh's Award Trip: Body of 18-Year-Old Found in River Wye In a devastating incident, an 18-year-old student has lost his life while participating in a Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) trip in Wales. The young man, who has not been named, was part of a group taking part in the prestigious award program when he entered the River Wye in Glasbury, Powys on Tuesday evening. Despite a massive search effort involving Mountain Rescue, police, and the fire service, the student was unable to be found until his body was located. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks and challenges that come with outdoor activities, and the community is coming together to support the student's family and friends during this difficult time.
Body of 18-year-old man located after search involving Mountain Rescue, police and the fire serviceA student has drowned while on a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) trip in Wales, police have said.Emergency services were called to the River Wye in Glasbury, Powys on Tuesday evening after it was reported an 18-year-old male had entered the water and could not be found. Continue reading...
