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stranded on cliff face Snowdonia Serious incident
Dinorwig Quarry, Gwynedd, Eryri National Park, north Wales
A young couple became stranded on a crumbling cliff face in Dinorwig Quarry, north Wales, after following a TikTok video to a remote and dangerous location. They were rescued by Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team using rope relays during worsening weather conditions with 70mph winds. The incident highlights a 90% rise in call-outs for under-25s over five years, driven by social media posts depicting 'secret' beauty spots.
Outcome: rescued by rope relay by Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team; both uninjured
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