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fatal fall Snowdonia Serious incident
Snowdon
An Edinburgh University medical student died after falling more than 500 feet on Snowdon in May whilst descending in severe weather conditions. Despite his father and sister turning back due to dangerous wind and rain, he chose to continue alone, became disorientated, and fell. An 18-hour search by over 35 rescuers located his body in Cwm Glas; the inquest recorded his death as accidental.
Outcome: body recovered by coastguard helicopter; death recorded as accidental
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