climber fall Snowdonia Serious incident

Gribin Ridge, Snowdonia (Eryri)

Saturday, 4 February 2023

A climber died after falling from Gribin Ridge in Snowdonia when a handhold broke away during a climb with two companions on Saturday. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation and a coastguard helicopter attended the scene, and recovery continued until Sunday lunchtime.

Outcome: fatality

Responding team

Ogwen Valley MRO — team website ↗

Sources

Snowdonia: Climber dies after falling from mountain news · bbc.com
Man dies in Snowdonia fall after rock breaks away from mountain news · walesonline.co.uk
Mountain climber fell 200ft to death in Eryri - inquest news · bbc.com

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