South Wales Police have named a 13-year-old boy who died after swimming in the River Tawe in Swansea as Kane Edwards. The young boy apparently got into difficulty while in the water, sparking an extensive search involving police, fire, ambulance and coastguard personnel, and a helicopter on the evening of Tuesday, May 24.
He was among a number of children who had been seen swimming in the river but was not seen coming out of the water. South Wales Police said the teenager was located around an hour later but could not be resuscitated. You can get more Swansea news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.
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South Wales Police have now confirmed the young boy's identity. A spokesman for South Wales Police said on Wednesday: "South Wales Police can confirm that the boy who died after getting into difficulties in the River Tawe yesterday was 13-year-old Kane Edwards from Morriston. His family is being supported by specially-trained officers. They have asked that they be left to grieve and come to terms with their loss in private."
Detective sergeant Kristian Burt, of South Wales Police, said earlier in the day: “At 4.59pm yesterday, Tuesday, May 24, a report was received that children had been swimming in the River Tawe, Morriston, Swansea. A 13-year-old boy had got into difficulty and had not been seen to exit the river. An extensive search was carried out by police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, and the police helicopter.
“The boy’s body was located in the river near the Swansea Enterprise Park at around 6pm and he was unable to be resuscitated despite the efforts of the emergency services. His family have been informed and are being supported at this time. HM Coroner has been informed and an investigation into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.” You can read more stories about Morriston here.
Morriston Comprehensive School said the community had been left 'devastated' at the sudden death of one of their pupils and support was being offered to friends and staff of the young boy. Martin Franklin, head teacher at Morriston Comprehensive School, said: "Our whole school community is devastated by the news and our thoughts are with the family and friends of our pupil at this very difficult time. Students and staff are being offered support and we’d ask that the privacy of the school community and the pupil’s friends and family be respected."
