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Tributes have been paid to a 21-year-old man who has died in an incident at a lake in Eryri National Park. Rowan Booth, from Prestatyn, got into difficulty while paddleboarding at Llyn Geirionydd near Trefriw on Tuesday night.
A large-scale operation involving police, mountain rescue, and underwater dive teams was launched but they were unable to save him and his body was subsequently recovered.
His employer, DW Property Maintenance of Prestatyn, has now posted a heartfelt tribute to the young man, reports North Wales Live.
They said: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the heartbreaking news that our dear friend and colleague, Rowan, has sadly passed away.
“Rowan wasn’t just a valued member of our team-he was family. He brought kindness, laughter, loyalty, and genuine friendship into our workplace every single day. He touched the lives of so many people and his absence leaves a space that can never truly be filled.” You can read more here.
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