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lost walkers, hypothermia Brecon Beacons
Pen-y-fan, Bannau Brechiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Two walkers became stranded on Pen-y-fan in the Brecon Beacons after losing their route in low cloud during descent on Valentine's Day. Central Beacons Mountain Rescue located them using specialist technology and found them in the early stages of hypothermia but otherwise uninjured. Both were safely returned to their vehicle after being warmed and provided reassurance by the team.
Outcome: both walkers located and safely escorted off mountain, warmed and returned to vehicle
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