British teenager tragically drowns after going into the sea in Bali on dream family holiday with his parents

Published: 09:55 EDT, 8 November 2026 | Updated: 09:55 EDT, 8 November 2026 A British teenager drowned after going into the sea in Bali on a family holiday with his parents, an inquest heard. Mitchell Ogbourne, who was 19, died after he went out for a swim while staying in a luxury resort on the tropical island in October. His parents, Lisa and Paul, desperately tried to save Mitchell after they heard their son crying for help in the water. They swam out and dragged him back to the beach before carrying out CPR, the inquest in Salisbury, Wiltshire, heard. Mr Ogbourne was then rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead. The family from Swindon in Wiltshire had been on a dream family holiday on the Indonesian island when disaster struck. Mr Ogbourne and his parents had decided to go to the beach at Nusa Dua in the afternoon on October 13. The teenager decided to go for a swim in the sea because the water looked calm and shallow, the inquest heard. Mitchell Ogbourne, 19, drowned to death after going into the sea in Bali on a holiday with his parents Mr Ogbourne was a member of Stratton Juniors Football Club in SwindonBut complications arose as he swam further out and eventually his parents began to hear his shouts for help. The 19-year-old's death was confirmed by the hospital later that evening. He had been part of Stratton Juniors Football Club in Swindon, who paid tribute to Mr Ogbourne.In a post on social media, the club wrote: 'Mitch and his dad, Paul, have been part of the Stratton Juniors family for many years. During that time, they have built friendships and memories that extend far beyond the football pitch.'Mitch leaves behind many friends and former teammates who remain part of our club, including within our senior section.'There are simply no words to express the sadness we feel. To lose someone so young, with so much life ahead of them, is truly heartbreaking. Mr Ogbourne was then rushed to hospital after the incident but was there pronounced dead 'Mitch was a wonderful young man who was loved, liked and valued by so many. His loss will be felt deeply throughout our football family and the wider community.'Mr Ogbourne's body was repatriated where a post-mortem found that he died of water submersion. The inquest was adjourned to a later date.