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Yahoo
19 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Two women die in water at national park beauty spot
Two women have died after being found in a pool at Wales' largest national park. North Wales Police said they were called to Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, at 21:31 BST on Wednesday in Eryri National Park, also known as Snowdonia. One woman was reported to be in the pool on the Watkin Path, one of the main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, Wales' tallest mountain. The second woman was pulled from the water but pronounced dead at the scene, the force said. "Our thoughts and sympathies remain with the families and friends of both women," said Det Ch Insp Andy Gibson. An investigation is under way, and potential witnesses are urged to come forward. A mountain rescue team, as well as police, air ambulance and a coastguard helicopter were sent to the scene. Jurgen Dissmann, chairman of Llanberis mountain rescue team, said it was a "complex and difficult callout" carried out alongside Aberglaslyn mountain rescue colleagues. County councillor June Jones called the incident a "tragedy". "It is obviously very sad news for the families and the sympathy of the whole valley is with the families," she said. She told BBC Radio Cymru's Dros Frecwast that social media "encourages people" to go to these natural beauty spots. "We don't know what has happened... social media encourages people to go to these wonderful places and of course the water can be extremely cold," she said. More than 600,000 people climb up Yr Wyddfa every year, and the summit can get very busy during the summer season. At 1,085m (3,559ft) it is the highest mountain in Wales and the busiest mountain in the UK. The Watkin Path is regarded as one of hardest routes to to the summit of Yr Wyddfa. But it is a relatively easy hike to the pools and waterfalls where the two women died. They can be found close to the start of the path in the Nant Gwynant valley where they have become a social media sensation in recent times. Hundreds of TikTok and Instagram videos can be found showing people taking a dip in the crystal clear water running off the mountain. But after days of heavy rain across the national park, the gentle streams cascading into the pools have turned into torrents of foaming white water. The water from the Afon Cwm Llan river has created a dangerous and powerful undercurrent that has flowed into the plunge pools below.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Wales Online
Two women die in horror incident at Welsh beauty spot
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. 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. "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. Article continues below "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. 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". Article continues below 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."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Two women dead after being pulled from water at pools in Snowdonia national park with helicopter scrambled to scene
Officers rushed to the scene at 9.30pm last night DOUBLE TRAGEDY Two women dead after being pulled from water at pools in Snowdonia national park with helicopter scrambled to scene Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO women died after being rescued from popular wild swimming pools in Snowdonia last night. North Wales Police said the women were found in Nant Gwynant valley, in Eryri National Park, Wales. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Officers rushed to the scene at 9.30pm after one woman was pulled from the water. Another was in the pools on the Watkin path nearby - one of the six main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa. She was also rescued from the water but tragically both women died at the scene. The large, deep Watkin Path pools are a very popular wild swimming spot due to the clear water and beautiful waterfalls. The Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, air ambulance and Coastguard helicopter all attended the scene. Detective Chief Inspector Andy Gibson of North Wales Police said cops are appealing for anyone who was walking nearby at the time to gt in touch. An investigation into their deaths is underway and the coroner has been informed. A North Wales Police spokesperson said: "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." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Two women dead after being pulled from water at pools in Snowdonia national park with helicopter scrambled to scene
TWO women died after being rescued from popular wild swimming pools in Snowdonia last night. North Wales Police said the women were found in Nant Gwynant valley, in Eryri National Park, Wales. Officers rushed to the scene at 9.30pm after one woman was pulled from the water. Another was in the pools on the Watkin path nearby - one of the six main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa. She was also rescued from the water but tragically both women died at the scene. The large, deep Watkin Path pools are a very popular wild swimming spot due to the clear water and beautiful waterfalls. The Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, air ambulance and Coastguard helicopter all attended the scene. Detective Chief Inspector Andy Gibson of North Wales Police said cops are appealing for anyone who was walking nearby at the time to gt in touch. An investigation into their deaths is underway and the coroner has been informed. A North Wales Police spokesperson said: "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. Most read in The Sun "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." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Two women dead after emergency services raced to Snowdonia: Bodies pulled from water at popular pool
Two women have died after being pulled from water near to the top of Snowdon last night. North Wales Police were called at 9.31pm to a report that one had been pulled from the water and another was still in a pool on the Watkin Path at Nant Gwynant. Llanberis mountain rescue team were called out along with North Wales Police, an air ambulance and coastguard rescue helicopters. They were found in water near to a challenging but scenic route to Snowdon's peak. The second woman was pulled from the water. However, both died at the scene. Detective Chief Inspector Andy Gibson said today: 'Our thoughts and sympathies remain with the families and friends of both women. 'An investigation to establish what happened is now under way. 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 us.' The coroner has been informed.
