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overconfident climbers, crag-fast on scrambling route Snowdonia Serious incident
Crib Goch, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team received seven call-outs to Crib Goch on Yr Wyddfa in November involving young men under 24 who had underestimated the terrain and weather conditions. One incident in May involved a 24-year-old from London and friends who became stuck on the ridge during deteriorating weather; the casualty developed hypothermia whilst awaiting rescue and was successfully evacuated after nearly six hours.
Outcome: casualty treated for hypothermia and assisted down the mountain; all safely evacuated
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