Names and ages of women who died at Welsh beauty spot confirmed
An inquest into their deaths is due to open on Wednesday
Two women were pronounced dead at the scene at the Watkin Path up Yr Wyddfa
(Image: Ian Lilley )
The names of two women who died in a Welsh beauty spot tragedy have been released.
Hajra Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, were both pronounced dead at the scene having been pulled from the pools near Yr Wyddfa's Watkin Path last Wednesday evening.
Emergency services were called to the scene, in the Nant Gwynant area of Gwynedd, at around 9.30pm.
One of the women had already been pulled from the water, according to police, while the second woman remained in the pools when emergency services arrived. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here.
Rescuers pulled the second woman from the water but both died at the scene, a North Wales Police spokesman previously confirmed.
Inquests into the women's deaths are scheduled to open in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, on Wednesday, June 18.
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As well as North Wales Police the multi-agency response to the incident involved Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, the Wales Air Ambulance, and the Coastguard.
Following the tragedy police said investigations were continuing.
The force is appealing for anyone who was walking in the Watkin Path area between 6pm and 9pm to contact officers.
The Watkin Pools, a series of waterfalls popularised on social media, are on Hafod y Llan land owned by National Trust Cymru.
A spokesman said: 'We're aware of the incident at Afon Cwm Llan (also known as the Watkin Pools) on Wednesday, June 11.
'We share our deepest condolences with their family and friends at this difficult time.
'A police investigation is continuing and we can't comment further.'
Jurgen Dissmann, chair of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, posted an online message about the tragedy. He said: 'On behalf of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team I extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the two women who sadly lost their lives.
'This was a complex and difficult callout for the team and we would like to thank our emergency service colleagues and Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team for their continued support and assistance during this callout.'
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