Family’s tribute to ‘loving’ teenager who died on Duke of Edinburgh’s Award trip

• Umar Dumbuya, a teenager from London, tragically died after entering the River Wye in Glasbury, Powys, last week while participating in a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition.
• His family released a tribute through Dyfed-Powys Police, expressing their heartbreak and describing Umar as a 'loving boy' whose death has left a 'devastating hole' in their lives.
• Emergency services were called to the River Wye on June 30 after reports of an 18-year-old entering the water and not being found, with his body later located after a search involving mountain rescue and fire services.
• The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme expressed deep sadness over the incident, confirming they are liaising with Umar's college and relevant authorities to understand the circumstances and offering full support.
• Leyton Sixth Form College, where Umar was a student, has launched a Gofundme page to help his family with funeral expenses, remembering him for his kindness and positive impact.