A 20-year-old man whose body was recovered from Llyn Glaslyn in Eryri has been named by police.
Mahammed Maim Islan, from London, was found following a major search involving emergency services, mountain rescue volunteers and specialist underwater teams.
North Wales Police received a report shortly before 7pm on Saturday, 26 September, that a man had got into difficulty in the lake and was missing.
Emergency services attended the scene alongside members of the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team and a search of the area began.
The search resumed on Sunday morning and involved the Joint Underwater Search Team.
Shortly before midday, the body of a man was found and recovered from the lake.
Chief Inspector Steve Pawson from North Wales Police said: “Our thoughts remain with the man’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“The Coroner has been informed and enquiries are now underway.
“I would like to express my thanks to all emergency responders and mountain rescue volunteers who responded to this incident.”
Police have since named the man as Mahammed Maim Islan, aged 20, who was from London.
His family have paid tribute to him as a “bright and remarkable young man” with a promising future.
In a statement, his family said: “On 26 September 2026, at Llyn Glaslyn in Eryri (Snowdonia), a young man, Mahammed Maim Islan, born on 7 January 2006, who was from London and aged just 20 years, tragically lost his life.
“Mahammed was a bright and remarkable young man with a promising future ahead of him. He was a devoted son, a loving brother, and a cherished friend whose kindness and character touched the lives of all who knew him.
“His untimely passing has left his family, friends, and wider community heartbroken. He will be remembered for the joy he brought to others, the memories he created, and the positive impact he had on those fortunate enough to cross his path.
“Mahammed will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and sincere condolences remain with his family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.
“The family would like to thank all involved in the search and recovery of Mahammed.”
