World Scout Jamboree: 'Concerned' mother says teenage son faced 'hugely uncomfortable' conditions in heatwave

The"concerned" mother of a teenager evacuated from the World Scout Jamboree during a heatwave in South Korea says her son faced"hugely uncomfortable" conditions at the event.from the campsite to hotels in the country's capital, Seoul, due to the heatwave.

"There was concern [from parents], especially when we heard there was a lack of food. But they have survived, and in the photographs we have seen, there are smiles on their faces. Ms Shackleton said her son's group were"gutted" about leaving the Jamboree site - which continues to operate despite calls for the event to be cut short."But they are just taking each day as it comes. It is an adventure. It has not gone to plan. But they are making the most of it."UK scouts arrive at hotel after heatwaveIt comes as South Korea continues to plough ahead with the World Scout Jamboree - despite calls by the world Scouting body to cut the event short.

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