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injured kayaker Brecon Beacons
River Mellte, Pontneddfechan, Powys
A kayaker suffered a back injury on the River Mellte in Pontneddfechan and was winched to safety by coastguard helicopter. Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team assisted Dyfed-Powys Police and an ambulance hazardous area response team in the rescue. The casualty was flown to hospital.
Outcome: winched by helicopter and flown to hospital
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