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Teenager's Life Lost During Duke of Edinburgh Challenge
7 Jul
Summary
- An 18-year-old died during a Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition near Glasbury.
- Emergency services conducted an extensive search for the missing teenager.
- The organization is liaising with the college to understand the incident.
An 18-year-old student, Umar Dumbuya, tragically died on 30 June while on a Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition near Glasbury in Powys. Umar, who was from London, was hiking when he got into difficulty in the River Wye. His family described him as having a kind nature and a good sense of humour, stating they are heartbroken by his passing.
Emergency services were alerted to a popular bathing spot in Glasbury after reports that a male had entered the water and could not be found. A significant search operation was launched, involving mountain rescue volunteers, firefighters, and the National Police Air Service. Tragically, Umar's body was later recovered.
Leyton Sixth Form College, where Umar was studying, shared that its community is deeply saddened by the news. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award organization confirmed it is working closely with the college and relevant authorities to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
