Duke of Edinburgh participant, 18, drowns during expedition in Wales

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Duke of Edinburgh participant, 18, drowns during expedition in Wales.

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An 18-year-old college student has drowned while participating in a Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) expedition in Wales, authorities have confirmed.The young man entered the River Wye at Glasbury in Powys on Tuesday evening and could not be found, prompting an extensive search operation.His body was recovered later that night following efforts by multiple emergency services.The DofE organisation confirmed that the teenager had been undertaking an expedition when the fatal incident occurred.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A DofE spokesperson said: "We are deeply saddened to confirm that a young person has drowned while on a DofE expedition in Powys, Wales."The spokesperson added: "Our thoughts are with the young person's family, together with all those who were taking part.

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We will do everything we can to support them at this difficult time."Dyfed-Powys Police received reports at approximately 6.30pm on Tuesday that the 18-year-old had gone into the water and subsequently vanished.A...

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