A man who was leading a search party to find a missing boy, found his own son hanging in the woods, long dead.
Josh Llwyd
A heartbroken mountain rescue leader discovered the body of his own son following a major search and rescue operation.
Dion Llwyd, leader of Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team (AMRT), had been asked by North Wales Police to help search for a missing young man.
But Mr Llwyd - who set out at first light on March 1 after a six-hour search that lasted until 5am that morning - tragically discovered his 18-year-old son Josh Llwyd Hopcroft hanging in wooded area.
Distraught Mr Llwyd, Josh’s brother and a 10-strong team helped carry Josh’s body back to their family home after the discovery of his body at around 8.30am, reports the Daily Post.
A statement issued by AMRT said: “Dion, his Wife Sue and the family, and the Aberglaslyn Team are eternally grateful to the South Snowdonia Search and Rescue Team and SARDA Wales for their assistance, and also the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team for providing cover for the Team’s area in the few days after the search
“A celebration of Josh’s life will be held on Friday March 11 2016 at St Tanwg’s Church, Harlech," the statement continued.
“Dion, his Wife Sue and the family would like those attending the celebration into Josh’s life to wear a daffodil, and casual dress with bright colours as a reflection of Josh’s outgoing and bright personality.
“Following the celebration, Josh will then be taken in the Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team’s Ambulance to Bangor Crematorium for 3pm.
“The cortege will leave Harlech shortly after 1pm and will pass through Penrhyndeudraethfor those who would like to wish Josh well on his journey,
“The Team continue to support Dion, his Wife Sue and the family at this difficult time.”