Incident Overview
Emergency services responded to an incident in Glasbury on Tuesday evening where an 18-year-old male tragically died in the River Wye during a Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) Award expedition.
Police confirmed that the young man's body was recovered following a search after reports indicated that a "male had entered the water and could not be located". The incident occurred in Glasbury, Powys, at approximately 18:30 BST on Tuesday.
Official Statements
The Duke of Edinburgh Award organisation expressed their condolences and support for those affected by the incident.
"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."
Search and Rescue Efforts
Dyfed-Powys Police reported that the search involved multiple emergency services, including mountain rescue volunteers, firefighters, and the National Police Air Service.
Additional Information
The incident has drawn attention to the risks associated with outdoor expeditions and the importance of safety measures during such activities.
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