Man, 20, drowned 'after vanishing' in lake while on Snowdonia walk with his brother, inquest hears

Published: 17:08 EDT, 7 October 2026 | Updated: 17:08 EDT, 7 October 2026 A man has drowned after he vanished in a lake while on a mountain walk with his brother, an inquest has heard. Mahammed Islam, 20, travelled more than 200 miles from London to Snowdonia in North Wales on September 27.An inquest hearing in Caernarfon heard that Mr Islam entered Glaslyn Lake before he got into difficulty and disappeared out of the sight of his brother.Kate Robertson, senior coroner for north west Wales, said that emergency services were called and Mr Islam's body was recovered by search divers the following day. A pathologist has given the provisional cause of death as drowning.Paying tribute to their son, who was from Stepney in east London, his family described Mr Islam as a 'remarkable young man with a promising future ahead of him'.They said: '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 Islam, 20, travelled more than 200 miles with his brother from London to Snowdonia in North Wales on September 27 Pictured: Lake Glaslyn where Mr Islam vanished after getting into difficulty in the water '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.'Chief Inspector Steve Pawson 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.'