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exhausted walker, panic attack Snowdonia
Tryfan, Snowdonia
A walker in a group of nine ascending Tryfan suffered a panic attack and extreme exhaustion, becoming unable to descend. The man was airlifted by helicopter to safety after being located on the west face of the mountain. The rescue team noted the group lacked equipment, experience and route knowledge.
Outcome: casualty airlifted by helicopter to mountain rescue base
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