Hero, 27, dies while trying to save two children at waterfall in national park

05 September 2023 , 12:32

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Mohananeethan Muruganantharajah, 27, was found dead on Friday afternoon (Image: Go fund me)

A hero lost his life while trying to save two children after they got into trouble at a waterfall.

Mohananeethan Muruganantharajah, 27, was found dead on Friday afternoon at Sgwd Y Pannwr waterfall in Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as Brecon Beacons National Park.

Dyfed-Powys Police were part of a multi-agency response after reports of a man having plunged into the water but not resurfaced at around 4.40pm. An air ambulance, as well as fire crews, and mountain rescue teams were also at the scene in a desperate search for the man. Tragically, his body was located in the water shortly after 7pm with the aid of an underwater camera, the force reported.

However, due to challenging conditions at the site, it was not possible to recover him that evening. Divers were subsequently called in the following morning. Mohananeethan's family is receiving support from specialist officers.

A spokesperson for the force said: "We were called to Sgwd Y Pannwr waterfall, Ystradfellte, at approximately 4.40pm on Friday (1 September) to a report of a man having gone into the water to rescue two children and not come out."

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"A multi-agency response was commenced with representation from the police, fire service, mountain rescue, HART and both the UK Air Rescue Team and the Wales Air Ambulance landing their aircrafts nearby. At shortly after 7pm the fire service located the body of 27-year-old Mohananeethan Muruganantharajah in the water with an underwater camera.

"Unfortunately, due to conditions at the site recovery was not possible that evening, and specialist divers were brought in the following morning. His family is being supported by specialist officers."

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Reem Ahmed