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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
