Tragic new details emerge after 4 boys who vanished on Snowdonia camping trip die in ‘submerged’ car as tributes pour in
TRAGIC new details have emerged after four teenage boys who vanished on a camping trip died in a partially “submerged” car.
Tributes have been pouring in for the four lads – Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson, and Hugo Morris – who died in Snowdonia.
The four youths were last seen getting into a silver Ford Fiesta on Sunday morning.
North Wales Police revealed they had located the car partially submerged in water and on its roof while searching in the Porthmadog area.
it has now been confirmed that four bodies have been found inside the vehicle.
Although formal identification is yet to take place, the families of all four boys have been informed.
North Wales Police said the car appeared to have “left the road” with investigations surrounding the tragedy ongoing.
It is understood the four friends, who travelled from the Welsh coastal areas of Harlech and Porthmadog, were heading to Eryri National Park in Snowdonia.
The group, aged between 16 and 17, were due to return on Monday morning but none of them have made any contact with relatives and their phones are all switched off.
The teens were not experienced campers and only had basic equipment including a tent and sleeping bags with them.
Supt Owain Llewelyn said: “At present, this appears to have been a tragic accident, and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the four young men at this very difficult time.
“This has been an extensive search involving a number of different agencies and volunteers, and this is sadly not the outcome that any of us would have wanted.
“We would ask that the family be afforded the appropriate privacy and respect.”
Tributes for the four pals have already been pouring in.
Wilf’s girlfriend Maddi said in a tribute on Instagram: “I love you so much baby. I’m going to miss you forever.”
She shared how her boyfriend was the “sweetest and most loving boy I’ve ever known,” adding: “I hope you know how much I love you gorgeous.”
Maddi’s mum Lisa said she was “absolutely heartbroken” for her daughter and the families of all the boys.
The grieving mum said: “Wilf was such a lovely kind lad and treated Maddi in a way only a mother could hope her daughter b treated.”
Lisa added: “We will all miss u dearly Wilf. thank u 4 bringing so much love and happiness in2 Maddi’s life and I promise to look after her 4 u.”
Local MP Liz Saville Roberts said last night: “This news is truly heartbreaking and foremost as parents ourselves, our thoughts go out to the families and friends of the four young men whose lives have been lost in this tragic accident.’
“We would like to pay tribute to the emergency services and local mountain rescue teams involved in the search operation, and to members of the public for their assistance in helping to locate the vehicle.
“No words can sufficiently reflect the sorrow that this news brings to our whole community.”
Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances, police said.
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