Man dies climbing mountain in Wales

A helicopter landing on Cadair Idris in Eryri
-Credit: (Image: Aberdyfi Search and rescue Team)


There was a large emergency service presence in Eryri on Tuesday, July 2 as a man suffered a cardiac arrest while climbing Cadair Idris. Emergency teams rushed to the mountain but sadly the man could be saved and died at the scene.

The Wales Air Ambulance and coastguard helicopter were scrambled to the scene, with mountain rescue volunteers also called in to assist. Sadly, the man could not be saved.

In a statement, a spokesman for the Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team recounted: "At approximately 1pm on Tuesday, the team received a request from Welsh Ambulance Service for assistance with a male in cardiac arrest on Cadair Idris. The team deployed in support of Welsh Air Ambulance and Coastguard Helicopter R936."

It continued: "Unfortunately, despite ongoing attempts the man remained unresponsive and was declared deceased at the scene. Our thoughts remain with family and friends at this difficult time." Join our WhatsApp news community here for the latest breaking news