The headteacher at Morriston Comprehensive has said the school community has been left "devastated" at the sudden death of a 13-year-old pupil in a river tragedy.
The young boy, who has since been named as Kane Edwards, apparently got into difficulty whilst swimming in the River Tawe, 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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Martin Franklin, headteacher 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."
DC Kristian Burt, of South Wales Police, said: “At 4.59pm yesterday, Tuesday 24 th May, 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 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.
