Rescue Services

[Ian]

It used to be called the Everest rule. So many don't seem to realise that coming down is the most dangerous part of mountain walking.

[Hugo]

Rescue crews called to snow-covered Yr Wyddfa to help 'extremely cold' injured walker
A coastguard helicopter and mountain rescue teams were called amid fears the walker had fractured his leg



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rescue-crews-called-snow-covered-30888358

[Hugo]

Windfarm boat first on scene as rescue drama unfolds off Little Orme
The incident was particularly significant for one person involved in the rescue
A windfarm vessel sped to the aid of a paddleboarder and a canoeist in difficulties off the Conwy coast. Having been alerted to their plight, the crew went to check on the pair off Angel Bay on the Little Orme, Penrhyn Bay.

The boat then stood by while RNLI Llandudno’s crew was scrambled. It took less than three minutes for their inshore lifeboat to reach the scene on Saturday afternoon, February 1.



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/windfarm-boat-first-scene-rescue-30922472

[Hugo]

Walker airlifted to hospital with head injury after fall in Eryri
The casualty was stretchered to a Coastguard rescue helicopter following an incident near Beddgelert and flown to hospital for their injury to be assessed
The Fisherman's path is a nice walk and not difficult but it can be slippy in wet weather andcare needs to be taken in those conditions



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/walker-airlifted-hospital-head-injury-30990796

[Hugo]

Devil's Kitchen rescue sees walker airlifted to hospital
The incident took place this afternoon in icy conditions


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/devils-kitchen-rescue-sees-walker-31013767

[Ian]

Devil's kitchen is nasty, even without ice.

[Hugo]

You're spot on Ian, you have to be careful there with those high steps going up to Llyn Y Cwn.     I had to come down there years ago in very icy conditions and every step we took we had to hold on to the rocks at the same time.   Luckily for us we got down safely

[Hugo]

Mountain rescue teams called to injured walker on Yr Wyddfa
The casualty had to be stretchered off the Llanberis Path
An OVMRO statement said: "The team was called out on Tuesday evening to support @llanberismountainrescue who were holding their annual general meeting. A walker descending the Llanberis path had twisted their ankle and tried to continue, but further slips hindered progress and they called for help.



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mountain-rescue-teams-called-injured-31051426

[Hugo]

Two women die in separate hiking accidents
Two women have died in separate walking accidents in Eryri National Park in the past 10 days.

The walkers fell while hiking Glyder Fach and Tryfan mountain, Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation said.

One woman slipped on a patch of grass and fell approximately 32ft (10m) on 16 February, while the other woman fell around 65ft (20m) on 22 February.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c07zk2ez47jo

[SteveH]

Volunteer mountain rescue crews in north Wales are being stretched to breaking point by increased callouts, police say.

Mountain rescue crews said this year had already seen "unprecedented demand", and two deaths in just 10 days.

Friends of 28-year-old Maria Eftimova, who died last weekend, have thanked the mountain rescue crews who tried to save her.

Officers say social media apps - such as TikTok and Instagram - were responsible for greater numbers of people walking in the mountains and on the coast.

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj4nn4lyy5lo

[Hugo]

People treating Yr Wyddfa like 'walk on beach' as rescuers endure 'busiest' ever start to year
Already this year, call-outs on Wales' highest mountain have shot up 62%



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/people-treating-yr-wyddfa-like-31151269

[Hugo]

Only one option for woman hurt on remote North Wales beach with tide coming in fast
Two incidents at the weekend showed how treacherous the coastline can be even in benign conditions




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/only-one-option-woman-hurt-31266863

[Hugo]

Walkers who failed to do 'simple check' rescued from Wales' fourth highest peak
Safety advice was issued when it emerged they made a serious error with their preparations

When will they ever learn?

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/walkers-who-failed-simple-check-31325795

[Ian]

Dafydd was always a favourite climb of ours, but it's almost always cold and often wet and windy.

[Hugo]

Walker suffers 'significant injuries' after 30ft fall on Eryri mountain
The casualty was flown to a major trauma centre in Stoke for treatment
Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation, a Coastguard helicopter and a Wales Air Ambulance were involved in the rescue before the casualty was transferred to the major trauma centre at Stoke for treatment. A statement by OVMRO said: "A group of friends were ascending the north ridge of Tryfan when one of the group fell approximately 10m, sustaining significant injuries.


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/walker-suffers-significant-injuries-after-31333079