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injured walker, ill-equipped visitors Snowdonia Serious incident
Snowdon, Tryfan, Snowdonia
Mountain rescue teams in Snowdonia have responded to a significant increase in callouts, with teams highlighting a rise in unprepared walkers attempting routes on Snowdon and Tryfan. Recent rescues include a man evacuated by helicopter after sustaining a serious thigh fracture on Tryfan, and several other assistance calls for inadequately equipped visitors.
Outcome: casualty with broken thigh bone airlifted by helicopter and evacuated by stretcher
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