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lost walkers in severe weather Brecon Beacons
Brecon Beacons, Black Mountain, Carmarthen Fans
Three mountain rescue teams responded to multiple incidents in the Brecon Beacons over the weekend in severe weather. More than 30 walkers were rescued from three separate incidents, including a group of 23 Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants who became lost in the Carmarthen Fans. All walkers were brought to safety, with one person hospitalised as a precaution and two others evacuated by stretcher.
Outcome: all walkers rescued; one hospitalised as precaution, two carried down by stretcher, remainder walked off
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