Two women die in horror incident at Welsh beauty spot

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Two women die in horror incident at Welsh beauty spot
The two women are believed to have been in the pools on Yr Wyddfa's Watkin Path
Watkin path in Eryri, which leads to the summit of Yr Wyddfa
Two women have died following an incident at a Welsh beauty spot. Emergency services were alerted at 9.30pm on Wednesday, June 11, to reports that one woman had been rescued from the pools on Yr Wyddfa's Watkin Path in Eryri, Gwynedd.
A second woman was still reported to be in the water. A major rescue operation was launched involving the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, Air Ambulance and Coastguard Rescue Helicopter. Despite valiant efforts by the rescue teams, both women were sadly declared dead at the scene.
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A spokesperson for North Wales Police stated: "Police were called at 9.31pm following a report that one female had been pulled from the water, and another was reported to be in the water at the pools on the Watkin Path.
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"The Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team were dispatched to the area along with North Wales Police, the Air Ambulance and the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter.
"The second female was pulled from the water, however, despite the best efforts of all involved both were pronounced dead at the scene."
Detective chief inspector Andy Gibson of North Wales Police said: "Our thoughts and sympathies remain with the families and friends of both women.
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"An investigation to establish what happened is now underway.
"We are appealing for anyone who may have been walking in or around the Watkin Path area between 6pm and 9pm last night, they are urged to contact North Wales Police via the website or by calling 101 quoting reference number 25000480868."
The Coroner for North Wales has been informed.
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The Watkin Path is one of the six main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa.
It ascends steeply to up the southern slopes, crossing loose scree before joining the Rhyd Ddu Path to the summit.
The national park describe the route as a "particularly challenging route" and it's categorised as "hard/strenous".
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It warns walkers considering their first hike up Yr Wyddfa might benefit from trying alternative paths.
It added: "The terrain will include steep hills and rough country and may include some sections of scrambling. Full hill walking gear is essential, and specialist equipment might be required under winter conditions."