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walkers in severe weather Snowdonia
Crib Goch, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Eryri
Two walkers attempted to climb the Crib Goch knife edge ridge on Snowdon during Storm Amy, triggering a mountain rescue callout in treacherous conditions with wind gusts exceeding 80mph. The incident prompted a joint statement from three mountain rescue teams emphasising the dangers of mountaineering in severe weather and the risks faced by both walkers and rescuers.
Outcome: rescued by mountain rescue teams
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