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BBC News
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- BBC News
Three walkers rescued after injuries in Wales 'waterfall country'
Mountain rescuers helped injured walkers to safety after three incidents in an area known as Wales' "waterfall country" on from Western Beacons Mountain Rescue Team responded after a woman suffered a fractured leg at Henrhyd Falls, Coelbren, in Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as the Brecon Beacons and a Welsh Ambulance Service hazardous area response team helped get her to safety.A second woman was rescued after injuring her leg at Sgwd Gwli in Fechan Valley, Powys. Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team also received a callout after a man suffered a suspected fractured femur at Sgwd Gwladys, Glynneath. "We wish all the casualties a speedy recovery," said rescuers in a Facebook post.
Powys County Times
01-07-2025
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- Powys County Times
Rescue team save woman from Brecon Beacons waterfall
A mountain rescue team saved a woman from a waterfall in the Brecon Beacons after just coming back from the Cardiff three peaks challenge. The Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team who had been helping at the three peaks challenge in Cardiff managed to make their way to a woman at a popular site on the Powys border. The team were called out to the Sgwd Gwladus waterfall, near Pontneddfechan Village in the very south of Powys on Saturday (June28). A spokesperson for the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team said: 'As we were getting back to our homes from the long but very enjoyable day out at our inaugural Cardiff 3 Peaks Event, we were requested by our colleagues from Western Beacons Mountain Rescue Team, who were already dealing with another incident on our behalf from earlier in the afternoon, to respond to a second incident in their area involving an injured lady walker on the path.' Despite the already long day, 10 members of the team responded, making it a 'longer day out than expected', and made their way to the woman who was with her partner. Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: As a digital subscriber you will get Unlimited access to the County Times website Advert-light access Reader rewards Full access to our app The spokesperson added: 'locating the lady and her partner, treating and splinting her injured ankle and commenced a stretcher evacuation back down the path towards the village for her onward journey to hospital. 'During the stretcher carry we were joined by additional members from both Western Beacons and Brecon MRTs who'd become available from the other ongoing incidents. 'We send our best wishes to the lady for a speedy recovery and another occasion of extending our gratitude for the support, tolerance and understanding of our team members' partners, family and friends.'
