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BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Police appeal over hillwalker Richard Dawson missing in Highlands
A 61-year-old hillwalker has gone missing in the Glen Shiel area of the Dawson failed to return from a planned walk of the Five Sisters of Kintail on Saturday. His car has been found in Glen Dawson, who had been in the area since Friday 11 July, had hotel accommodation booked but did not use is described as 6ft 1in tall, of athletic build, with short brown hair, a grey goatee beard and wearing glasses. Police have launched a search for him and have appealed for assistance from the force said Mr Dawson had a dark-coloured rucksack and usually wears a baseball cap or a straw Graham Brown said: "Concerns are growing for his welfare and extensive inquiries are ongoing to trace him, including assistance from mountain rescue."We are asking anyone who may have seen Richard to get in touch. Also, if anyone spoke to him and he mentioned his plans then let us know."
Powys County Times
6 days ago
- General
- Powys County Times
Brecon Beacons Mountain Rescue Team clear waterfall rubbish
A mountain rescue team in Mid Wales paused a training exercise to deal with a popular beauty spot being used as a 'dumping ground'. Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team shared it was 'heartbreaking' to see the Waterfall Country area in the Brecon Beacons had been littered with plastic bottled, crisp packets, disposable barbecues and broken glass. The team were training on Sunday, July 19, but ended up pausing the exercise as the volunteers gathered up as much rubbish as they could, saying that it had been 'strewn across the landscape'. A spokesperson for Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team said: 'On Sunday, during a team training exercise in Waterfall Country, we were forced to down tools – but not for a rescue. "Instead, we came across plastic bottles, crisp packets, disposable BBQs, and even broken glass strewn across the landscape. "In one of Wales' most beautiful areas, it was heartbreaking to see nature treated as a dumping ground. 'Training was paused as our volunteers gathered as much rubbish as they could safely carry out.' The team put out a plea for people to follow the 'Leave No Trace' principle, a guideline for visiting the outdoors to minimise impact and respect for natural areas. The team added: 'Please if you're heading outdoors, follow the simple Leave No Trace principle: whatever you bring with you, take it home. It's that simple. "These wild places aren't bins. Litter not only spoils the landscape, it's dangerous for wildlife, livestock, and other visitors. 'Our volunteers give their time to help people in need. Picking up after others shouldn't be part of the job but sadly, it's becoming more common.' While drawing attention to one issue, Central Beacons Mountain Rescue also highlighted their ongoing campaign to raise £9,000 to replace defibrillators in the area that are nearing the end of their operational use. Mountain Rescue's statement added: 'While we're working to protect the hills, we're also trying to protect lives. Our defibrillators – vital pieces of life-saving equipment – need replacing, at a cost of £9,000. "If you can support our Heartbeat Appeal, your donation could help save someone's life in the mountains. Thank you for standing with us.'
North Wales Chronicle
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
New episode of BBC's SOS: Extreme Rescues set to air
The upcoming episode follows a series of dramatic incidents, including the rescue of a severely injured climber on Tryfan's north ridge. After a 30-foot fall, the lone climber was spotted by another mountaineer who raised the alarm. Barely conscious and perched on a narrow ledge surrounded by steep drops, the injured man was eventually reached by mountain rescue volunteers airlifted by a coastguard helicopter. The teams had to work meticulously to move him onto a stretcher for a helicopter winch rescue. In a different part of the Eryri region, coastguard teams were called to rescue Buzz, an 11-month-old Spaniel puppy, who had run off the coast path and over a cliff edge. His distressed owner looked on as the Coastguard Rescue team abseiled to reach Buzz in the precarious position. A couple in their 20s, seeking a social media hotspot in an abandoned quarry, also found themselves in dire straits. Trapped on the edge of a crumbling slate cliff, they faced the threat of storm-force winds. Mountain Rescue had to race against time to reach them. SOS: Extreme Rescues provides an inside look at the risks and challenges faced by emergency responders in the Eryri region of North Wales. The series highlights the bravery and skill of these individuals as they navigate extreme conditions to save lives. The episode featuring the dramatised rescues from the Eryri region is set to air on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The 30-minute episode will be broadcast from 7pm on BBC One Wales and BBC Two. The series is expected to continue showcasing the vital work of emergency responders in various challenging scenarios. While these stories make for gripping TV, they also serve as a reminder of the dangers that exist and the importance of the work carried out by emergency services.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Injured walker who was 'experiencing nausea' after fall rescued
A walker who had injured their wrist and was 'experiencing nausea' after a fall has been rescued. Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) were deployed om Friday, July 11 after receiving reports about a walker who had fallen during a walk around Ennerdale Water. The walker had been reported as having an injured wrist and was 'experiencing nausea'. After arriving at the scene, the walker was assessed and given pain relief before being escorted on foot to an awaiting ambulance. Writing on social media, Cockermouth MRT said: "Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team was called to a walker who had fallen whilst making their way around Ennerdale Water. "The individual reported having hurt their wrist and was experiencing nausea following the injury. "The Team made there way to the casualty from Bleach Green, once on scene pain relief was administered and the injury was splinted. "The casualty was then escorted on foot back to a waiting ambulance. "The team wishes the casualty a speedy recovery. The rescue involved 19 Cockermouth MRT members and lasted around three hours.
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Heart-stopping moment 'bleeding and shivering' 80-year-old woman pleads for rescue after getting stranded on 'perilous' mountain - with panicked husband convinced 'she's gone over the edge'
The heart-stopping moment a 'bleeding and shivering' 80-year-old woman pleaded for rescue after she found herself stranded on a mountain was aired on Wednesday evening. SOS: Extreme Rescues is a docu-series following the rescue service team in Eryri, also called Snowdonia, in Wales. The BBC show's most recent episode delved into the tale of Josie, 80, who attempted to climb Snowdon with her husband, Trevor. Trevor described the 'horrendous' wind the couple experienced during their hike and how he decided not to go any further. Josie however, wanted to complete the climb and soon found herself in trouble. After waiting two and a half hours with no sight of Josie returning, Trevor, who didn't have a mobile phone on him, tried to get help. Josie, who was 100 metres from a path and on the edge of a cliff, called Mountain Rescue and the audio was played during the instalment. She said: 'I'm on Snowdon and I'm stuck. I must have come off the track and I've got lost' The call handler asked: 'Have you got any injuries at all?' Josie replied: 'Yes, I've cut the side of my head but it's only bleeding a bit. I'm starting to shiver now. I'm nearly 80.' Rescuers struggled to locate Josie on their first attempt and recalled the strong winds. Trevor expressed how he was concerned Josie may have 'gone over the edge'. The team embarked on the 'risky' climb down to Josie's last known location. After calling out for Josie, they eventually made voice contact and found her in her 'perilous' spot. 'I just thought, what have I done? Because I thought nobody would find me, nobody,' Josie recalled. 'I reached the summit and I asked two lads if they'd take my photograph. And I was coming down I saw this path and there was some lads walking off, so I thought I'd go that way. 'I was going along and the rain was really coming down and the fog was starting to drop and it was that windy. I looked down and I think I'll slide down there on my bottom and I'll make the path. 'I stopped and I looked down and I thought good God, it's nearly 3,00 foot deep there.'
