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Wales Online
a day ago
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Mountain rescue team issues statement over Watkin Path pools tragedy
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Mountain rescuers have sent their "deepest sympathies" to the families and friends of two women who died at a North Wales beauty spot. The women had been visiting the pools on the Watkin path on Yr Wyddfa (formerly known as Snowdon). Llanberis Mountain Rescue Teams and Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team were involved in the incident which happened at Nant Gwynant on Wednesday at about 9.30pm. However the women, who have not been named, could not be saved. 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. Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community '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.' (Image: Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team) North Wales Police said yesterday that they have been called out at 9.30pm on Wednesday. They were told one woman had been pulled from the pools which have become hugely popular in recent years. A second woman was reported to be still in the water. Police launched a joint operation with the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, Air Ambulance and the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter. Despite desperate efforts to save them the two women were pronounced dead at the scene. A North Wales Police spokesperson said yesterday: "Police were called at 21:31hrs 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. "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." Just a short hike from the A498, the Watkin Path pools have long been popular but have more recently seen an explosion of interest after featuring on tourism apps such as Instagram and TikTok. Until this week, their popularity was taken granted and their use unquestioned. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
North Wales Live
a day ago
- North Wales Live
Mountain rescue team issues statement over Watkin Path pools tragedy
Mountain rescuers have sent their "deepest sympathies" to the families and friends of two women who died at a North Wales beauty spot. The women had been visiting the pools on the Watkin path on Yr Wyddfa (formerly known as Snowdon). Llanberis Mountain Rescue Teams and Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team were involved in the incident which happened at Nant Gwynant on Wednesday at about 9.30pm. However the women, who have not been named, could not be saved. 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.' North Wales Police said yesterday that they have been called out at 9.30pm on Wednesday. They were told one woman had been pulled from the pools which have become hugely popular in recent years. A second woman was reported to be still in the water. Police launched a joint operation with the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, Air Ambulance and the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter. Despite desperate efforts to save them the two women were pronounced dead at the scene. A North Wales Police spokesperson said yesterday: "Police were called at 21:31hrs 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. "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." Just a short hike from the A498, the Watkin Path pools have long been popular but have more recently seen an explosion of interest after featuring on tourism apps such as Instagram and TikTok. Until this week, their popularity was taken granted and their use unquestioned.
North Wales Live
09-05-2025
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Walker lost on Gwynedd hill with 'significant' leg cuts rescued
A walker who suffered "significant scratches and cuts to his legs" was rescued after becoming lost on a Gwynedd hill. Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team and the Search and Rescue Dog Association were called to the incident on Bank Holiday Monday at Moel y Gest. An Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team statement said: "On Monday 5th May at around 5pm a call came in from walker who had become lost and cragfast on steep, overgrown ground whilst descending from Moel y Gest. The tired walker had tried to find his way back to a path but had become entangled in bracken and bramble causing significant scratches and cuts to his legs. "He made the right decision to stop and call for help. The team coordinators were able to use Sarloc Rescue technology to locate the walker, asking him to stay where he was until a foot party reached him. "A small team, including Search and Rescue Dog Association SARDA Wales handler John and search dog Barney, were already at base so were deployed to find the casualty. Barney was first to find his way through the undergrowth to the walker, followed by John, alerting the rest of the team as to the casualty's location. "Although badly scratched, his injuries did not require treatment so once the Remote Rescue Medical Technicians checked him over, the casualty was given walking poles to help with the descent and brought back to the MR base before dropped off at his car. "Sometimes things don't go to plan and you need to ask for help. Being prepared doesn't always mean being able to get yourself off the hill, it's knowing when and how to ask for help if you can't. Call 999, ask for the Police and request Mountain Rescue."
Wales Online
09-05-2025
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- Wales Online
Walker lost on Gwynedd hill with 'significant' leg cuts rescued
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A walker who suffered "significant scratches and cuts to his legs" was rescued after becoming lost on a Gwynedd hill. Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team and the Search and Rescue Dog Association were called to the incident on Bank Holiday Monday at Moel y Gest. An Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team statement said: "On Monday 5th May at around 5pm a call came in from walker who had become lost and cragfast on steep, overgrown ground whilst descending from Moel y Gest. The tired walker had tried to find his way back to a path but had become entangled in bracken and bramble causing significant scratches and cuts to his legs. "He made the right decision to stop and call for help. The team coordinators were able to use Sarloc Rescue technology to locate the walker, asking him to stay where he was until a foot party reached him. "A small team, including Search and Rescue Dog Association SARDA Wales handler John and search dog Barney, were already at base so were deployed to find the casualty. Barney was first to find his way through the undergrowth to the walker, followed by John, alerting the rest of the team as to the casualty's location. "Although badly scratched, his injuries did not require treatment so once the Remote Rescue Medical Technicians checked him over, the casualty was given walking poles to help with the descent and brought back to the MR base before dropped off at his car. "Sometimes things don't go to plan and you need to ask for help. Being prepared doesn't always mean being able to get yourself off the hill, it's knowing when and how to ask for help if you can't. Call 999, ask for the Police and request Mountain Rescue." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find out what's happening near you
North Wales Live
22-04-2025
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- North Wales Live
Lost Eryri walker 'did the right thing' and it might have saved her life
A walker who became lost in the Eryri mountains was praised by rescuers for 'doing the right thing'. Proof of this came when the woman was eventually located near a 'very steep' area she might have otherwise wandered into unwittingly. Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) was alerted around 1pm on Easter Sunday to reports of a person who had become disoriented and lost on boggy ground above Cwm Bychan. The valley lies above the Aberglaslyn gorge near Beddgelert. It's known for its old pylons – the remains of the aerial ropeway built in 1927 to carry copper ore down the valley. Other industrial remains include ropeway entrances, spoil heaps and mining buildings. Using Sarloc Rescue, Aberglaslyn MRT's coordinator was able to get an exact location for the lost explorer. 'The walker had done the right thing - stayed put and called for help,' said a team spokesperson. The spokesperson added: "A small team was deployed to find the walker, carrying extra water and snacks. They were located safe and well – but not far from some very steep and broken terrain.' Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now As it was a hot, humid day, both the rescuers and rescuee rehydrated and refuelled before they walked off the hill. The woman was then driven to the team's vehicle. Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday Find the weather forecast where you live
