crag-fast climber Snowdonia Serious incident

Tryfan, Snowdonia

Friday, 8 December 2023

A 23-year-old climber became trapped on an icy ledge on Tryfan in Snowdonia in sub-zero conditions with vertical drops surrounding him. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation, police, and a Coastguard helicopter responded, and he was rescued to safety before darkness fell. The rescue is featured in a new BBC documentary series about North Wales mountain rescue operations.

Outcome: casualty winched to safety by helicopter

Responding team

Ogwen Valley MRO — team website ↗

Source

Man's dramatic rescue from icy ledge in Snowdonia features in new BBC series news · dailypost.co.uk

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