A boy who died after swimming in the River Dee has been named locally as 'talented and popular' Frank Varey.
The 16-year-old was reported missing yesterday after he went swimming in the River Dee with friends in 31C heatwave.
Police later confirmed that the body had been found in the river on the evening of Thursday July, 23.
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Friends and family lead the tributes alongside Tyson Fury who posted on Instagram: "RIP Frank was a future world champ. May god be with your family".
Frank represented England in the European Junior Championships in 2019 and had won several National Championship titles.
England Talent coach Shiney Singh said 'only yesterday' Frank was in the gym 'looking a million dollars.'
Coach Singh said he had no doubt that Frank was going to 'smash the Euro selections' and added that he was 'the life of the gym and lit up the room.'
A tribute posted online from England Talent coach John Stubbs said: "Frank was a larger than life character. I’ve never met anyone that could lose a hotel key 27 times in the first two days of the trip, or anyone with the pre-bout ritual he had.
"No boy should lose their life at 16. This is a sad day for the boxing community and my thoughts are with big Frank and the family."
England Boxing Chief Executive Officer, Gethin Jenkins, said: "England Boxing has been devastated to hear the news of Frank’s death, with our coaches, in particular, having got to know him very well during his boxing development.
"He was a very talented boxer, multiple National Champion and a member of our England set-up and Talent Pathway, proudly representing his country in the 2019 Euros. Although young, he had clearly demonstrated much promise."
The teenager’s family have been informed and they are being supported by specially trained officers.
Superintendent Myra Ball said: "Sadly this is the second river death that we have seen this week in the county. This appears to be another tragic accident and our thoughts are with the boy’s family at this very difficult time."
