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allergic reaction with respiratory distress Snowdonia Serious incident
Crimpiau, Eryri (Carneddau)
A teacher suffered a severe allergic reaction with breathing difficulties and swelling after eating food whilst hiking with students in Crimpiau, Eryri on 17 October. The teacher was airlifted to hospital by rescue helicopter. A separate incident on 19 October involved a young man who became exhausted whilst walking above Betws-y-Coed and was assisted off the hill by the team.
Outcome: casualty airlifted to hospital by helicopter
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