The family of a student who died in the River Ouse in York said tonight there were ‘no words to express our sadness’
They were paying tribute to 19-year-old Evan Geoffrey d’Andilly.
He died after entering the river from Ouse Bridge at 3.06am last Wednesday.
Police divers recovered his body from the river at 11.45am the same morning.
Evan, from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, was a student at the University of York.
Tonight his family issued this statement: “Evan was, and always will be, our sunshine, our boy.
“He was bright, funny, loving, kind, generous, laid back and had a smile that lit up a room.
“His soul was gentle. There are no words to express our sadness.
“We would like to thank everyone who has sent words of kindness and support and everyone who tried to help Evan.
“This is every parent’s, every family’s, worst nightmare. We hope that his friends are getting all the support they need.”
Police said there are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
A report is being compiled on behalf of the coroner.