Fall/Suspension Rescue Brecon Beacons

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Sunday, 17 May 2026

Mountain rescue teams were called out after two walkers became stranded in the waterfalls area of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. One walker was found dangling upside down above a 20-foot drop, requiring a complex rope rescue operation to bring them to safety.

Outcome: The casualty was safely rescued and treated for a suspected lower leg injury.

Responding team

Central Beacons MRT — team website ↗

Source

Walker left dangling upside down above 20ft drop after dramatic fall news · countytimes.co.uk

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