Teenager who drowned in Powys river on Duke of Edinburgh expedition named as family pay tribute
“Umar loved spending time playing basketball, attending the gym and time with friends and family”
The family of an 18-year-old man who died after getting into difficulty in a Powys river while taking part in a Duke of Edinburgh expedition have paid tribute to him.
Umar Dumbuya, from London, drowned in the River Wye on June 30 while on the expedition in Glasbury.
In a tribute, Mr Dumbuya’s family said: “We are heartbroken by the loss of our son, brother, and grandson. There are no words that can describe the pain we are feeling as a family.
“Umar was a loving boy and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.
“Umar loved spending time playing basketball, attending the gym and time with friends and family.
“We will always remember Umar for his kindness, warmth and sense of humour. His death has left a devastating hole in our family, and we now ask for privacy as we take time to grieve.”
Mr Dumbuya’s friends were supported by police officers at Glasbury Scout Hut nearby.
A Duke of Edinburgh spokeswoman previously said the organisation was “liaising closely with the young person’s college and relevant authorities to understand how this tragic incident happened”.