Teen dies after river incident in Dumfries on the day after his 18th birthday
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 08:58 UTC
- Sources: BBC UK News
Benjamin Glen, 18, drowned in the River Nith near his hometown of Dumfries after getting into difficulty on the water on Thursday evening, a day after his birthday. The BBC reported the tragedy and confirmed that emergency services attempted a rescue but were unable to save him.
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