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stranded walkers Snowdonia Serious incident
Pen yr Ole Wen, Ogwen Valley
Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue assisted a family of four stranded on Pen yr Ole Wen in wintry conditions with poor visibility. The family was guided back to safety by five rescuers; this was the team's 186th callout of 2025, their busiest year on record.
Outcome: family guided back to safety by rescue team
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