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injured walkers trapped by rock Snowdonia Serious incident
Y Gribbin ridge, between Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach, Snowdonia
Two walkers were injured on Y Gribbin ridge between Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach after dislodging a large rock. A male walker was knocked unconscious and trapped by the rock, whilst a female walker suffered a knee injury. Both were evacuated by Rescue 936 helicopter in difficult flying conditions and taken to hospital.
Outcome: both casualties evacuated by helicopter to Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital
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