Tragedy as man dies after falling on Eryri mountain

Steve Bagnall

14 June 2024 at 4:32 am·1-min read

Tryfan in Eryri — -Credit: (Image: Eryl Crump)

A man has tragically died after falling from an Eryri (Snowdonia) mountain. Emergency services were called to the incident on Tryfan last Friday evening (June 7).

An Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation statement said: "The team were called out on Friday evening after a walker witnessed someone falling from the south ridge. Maritime and Coastguard Agency R936 was requested and Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Service teams from RAF Valley and RAF Lossiemouth training close by also volunteered.

"The casualty was located by the helicopter but sadly had not survived the fall. Teams were lifted onto the mountain to assist the winchman, and a technical rope rescue was conducted to lower the casualty down into Cwm Tryfan to a suitable position to be picked up by the Coastguard.

"The thoughts of all involved are with the casualty's family and friends." To donate to OVMRO click here.

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