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ill-prepared walkers and serious injury Snowdonia Serious incident
Snowdonia
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team issued a winter safety warning following a busy start to 2017, noting four call-outs since early January involving ill-prepared groups. Incidents included a group relying on a single mobile phone light and a person suffering a serious arm injury after slipping on ice near Snowdon summit, which the team said could have been prevented with proper equipment and planning.
Outcome: casualties assisted by rescue teams and support from neighbouring teams and coastguard helicopter
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