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heat-related emergencies, falls, slips, near-drowning Snowdonia Serious incident
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Eryri
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team responded to 14 heat-related incidents on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) over the Bank Holiday weekend in sweltering conditions. Three people were airlifted to hospital with suspected sunstroke or heat-related illness, and the team dealt with multiple falls, slips, exhaustion cases, and a near-drowning at a waterfall. The team warned walkers and dog owners about the dangers of mountain exposure during high temperatures.
Outcome: three people airlifted to hospital; multiple casualties treated; incidents managed by MRT and partner agencies
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