😱 Second Body Pulled from Same Lake – Just Days After Young Paddleboarder Rowan Booth Died… Double Tragedy Rocks Welsh Beauty Spot!
Double Tragedy Strikes Welsh Beauty Spot: Second Body Recovered from Same Lake Days After Young Paddleboarder Rowan Booth Died
A second body has been pulled from a picturesque lake in North Wales just days after a popular young man drowned at the same beauty spot, leaving two families devastated and a community in shock. Emergency crews recovered the unidentified man’s body from Llyn Geirionydd following a three-day search operation, deepening the sense of tragedy surrounding the popular Eryri (Snowdonia) location.
The latest incident began when police were alerted to a missing person at around 7.10pm on Sunday 19 July. Officers and specialist teams, including the Underwater Search Team, launched an intensive search of the 45-acre lake. On Wednesday, North Wales Police confirmed that a body had been recovered. Formal identification is still underway, but the family of the missing man has been informed.
The discovery comes only days after the death of 21-year-old Rowan Booth, whose body was recovered from the same lake on 7 July. Booth, a property maintenance worker known for his big heart and willingness to help anyone, had been paddleboarding when tragedy struck. Emergency services — including the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the National Police Air Service, Mountain Rescue and the Underwater Search Team — raced to the scene after reports of an incident at 9.17pm. Despite their efforts, the young man could not be saved.
Rowan’s family have paid emotional tributes to the man they lost far too soon. His sister Madeline described him as someone who would “do absolutely anything for anyone.” “No matter what he had going on himself, if someone needed help, he was there,” she said. “He had the biggest heart, and he touched so many lives without ever asking for anything in return.”
A fundraising page set up in Rowan’s memory raised more than £2,900 within 24 hours. Friends and family shared memories of a “crazy lad that would happily do anything for anyone for nothing, without hesitation.” Shay Green, who launched the appeal, wrote: “You were clearly too good for this world and will be dearly missed. This is just to try and support the family with funeral funds to give our Rowan the best possible send off like he deserves.”
Llyn Geirionydd sits in a stunning part of the Eryri National Park, a popular destination for walkers, paddleboarders and those seeking the natural beauty of North Wales. The lake’s remote and scenic setting makes it a favourite for outdoor activities, yet the two deaths in quick succession have cast a shadow over the area. Cold water, sudden weather changes and the physical demands of water sports can turn a peaceful outing into tragedy in moments.
The second recovery has left many asking whether additional safety warnings or restrictions are needed at the site. While the exact circumstances of the second man’s death remain under investigation, the fact that two bodies have been recovered from the same lake within two weeks has unsettled local communities and visitors alike.
For Rowan’s loved ones, the news of another death at the lake has reopened fresh wounds. They continue to gather memories and share stories of a young man whose kindness left a lasting mark. The fundraising effort aims to give him the send-off his family believes he deserves, while also helping them navigate the practical and emotional aftermath of sudden loss.
Police have confirmed that the family of the second man has been notified and that formal identification procedures are ongoing. No further details about the circumstances of his disappearance or death have been released while inquiries continue.
The double tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the risks that can exist even in the most beautiful natural settings. Llyn Geirionydd will continue to attract visitors drawn by its scenery and sense of escape, but the recent losses have left a permanent mark on the landscape and on the families who must now live without their loved ones.
Two young lives cut short in the same stretch of water within days of each other. Two families left grieving. One community struggling to understand how a place of such natural beauty could claim two victims so quickly. The investigations continue, but the human cost is already clear and heartbreaking.
