The family of a Pembrokeshire pupil who tragically died following an incident involving a dumper truck in a shallow river have paid tribute to a ‘kind, funny and charming’ teenager.

Llŷr Davies, 16, a student at Ysgol Bro Teifi died after emergency services were called to a property at Efailwen, Clynderwen on Tuesday (March 12) afternoon.

Fire crews from Crymych, Whitland, Narberth, Fishguard and Haverfordwest attended the scene.

The family said: “It is with great sadness that we as a family announce the passing of our beloved Llŷr

“On the 12th of March our world was turned upside down when learning of the death of our kind, funny and charming Llŷr.

“Your caring and warm personality will stay with us for the rest of our days. Your ability to light up any room you walked into is something we will cherish and remember forever.

“Our lives will never be the same without you Llŷr, you will forever be in our hearts. Cysga’n dawel beautiful boy.

“The family wish to thank friends, family and the wider community for all their messages of support. It has given us comfort during this dark time knowing that Llŷr has touched so many lives.”