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hypothermia Snowdonia
Crib Goch
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team responded to two separate incidents on Crib Goch on New Year's Day, rescuing five people who had developed hypothermia after being caught in near storm-force winds. The team defended the walkers against criticism, noting that the weather deteriorated faster and more severely than forecast.
Outcome: five people rescued to safety
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