The family of a 13-year-old boy who died in the River Taff last week have sent a heartbreaking message to his friends, thanking them for "being part of his short life". Aryan Ghoniya was found near Melingriffith water pump in Whitchurch on Tuesday, June 21 after a huge emergency services operation to find him.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, Aryan was unable to be resuscitated and was declared dead at the scene. Following the tragegy, Aryan's heartbroken family shared a poignant tribute to their beloved son and said he was their "Little Professor" who was "brilliant at maths, an all-rounder academically" and "very charming and caring".
The family later visited Windsor Gardens in Radyr where flowers, cards and balloons had been left in a beautiful tribute to the teenager. His funeral was held on Saturday at Thornhill Cemetery and Crematorium, where school friends carried his coffin with family and members of the community in attendance. You can find more about what happened here.
