THE family of a 10-year-old boy who died after falling from a rope swing in South Wales have paid tribute to a "gem of a child".
Lewi Sullivan was out playing on his bike with pals on Friday when the "tragic accident" unfolded.
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Lewi Sullivan died on Monday after falling from a rope swing in Wales Credit: Gofundme
Despite desperate efforts by medics, the youngster, from Rassau in Blaenau Gwent, died on Monday.
In a statement, his heartbroken dad Nigel Sullivan said Lewi was "the best child a dad could ask for" and his two brothers, mum Falina and stepmum Louise "cherished the ground he walked on".
He added: "He was a real loveable rogue, a real character with a wicked sense of humour.
"He loved his rugby and motorbikes and he loved being in lorries and machines with me.
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"He was loved by all around here and he would stop and speak to anybody."
Following the accident, Lewi's friends called for help and hero members of the public stepped in to do their best before emergency services arrived.
The youngster was taken to Noah's Ark at the Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where he received critical paediatric care on a specialist unit before he sadly passed away, WalesOnline reported.
Paying tribute on Facebook, Lewi's team Beaufort rugby club said: "You were the funniest and most out going little lad who loved playing rugby for Beaufort RFC.
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"You will sadly be missed by many."
A fundraiser in Lewi's memory can be found here.