Rescue Services

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Twist of fate saves exhausted North Wales kayakers left with only one option
The pair became too tired and cold to save themselves
Two very lucky men but at least they wore lifejackets

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/twist-fate-saves-exhausted-north-31333695

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There's one day each year when walkers need to be extra careful in Eryri mountains
The date leapt out to mountain rescue team when it studied old log books for its 60th anniversary
For the team’s 60th anniversary, current members been delving into the archives. And they’ve made a slightly odd discovery. “Looking back at all our callouts, April 11 seems to be a popular day for getting rescued,” said a spokesperson.






https://ct.moreover.com/?a=56483702253&p=14e&v=1&x=Q-GleHMI4TA_reqCKOLrNA&u1=ND&u2=up-urn:user:PA187552270

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Easter walkers warned after record rise in call-outs
The Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, external, who cover parts of Eryri, also known as Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula, said "the calls have increased, no doubt" in recent years.

It comes after a spike in the number of young people needing to be saved, according to research by Ordnance Survey, external.

Dion Jones, who has been with the team for about 30 years, urged those who were heading for the hills this weekend to be prepared



https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce3vy91wvyvo

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Man airlifted to hospital in Liverpool after incident on 'notorious' Eryri mountain
The accident happened on the popular but treacherous Tryfan peak that 'bites back'
"Two team members were airlifted to assist with the treatment and loading of the casualty. Once winched on board, the casualty was flown to Liverpool."

They added: "An unfortunate incident but Tryfan is the little mountain that can bite back. Nearly 40% of our call outs this year have been on Tryfan."


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/man-airlifted-hospital-liverpool-after-31518266

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Boy, 10, airlifted to hospital after 33ft fall on one of UK’s most 'dangerous' mountains
An Eryri mountain rescue team covers 29 peaks but this year 40% of call-outs have been to just one of them
A 10 year-old boy was airlifted to hospital after plunging 10 metres (33ft) on one of the UK’s most dangerous mountains. The youngster and his father were climbing 917-metre Tryfan in the Glyderau range in Eryri (Snowdonia) above the Ogwen Valley.

The incident was one of four rescues on the peak over the Easter weekend. At that point in time, it meant that Tryfan had accounted for 38% of the 49 call-outs made in 2025 by Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation (OVMRO).




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/boy-10-airlifted-hospital-after-31523629

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Walker airlifted to hospital after fall amid string of Eryri incidents
Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Teams give updates about rescues on 917-metre Tryfan

With the Bank Holiday upon us I hope that the walkers and climbers can enjoy the area without any mishaps





https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/walker-airlifted-hospital-after-fall-31568374

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Walker with serious knee injury carried off North Wales beauty spot
Llandudno Coastguard team helped casualty after accident on Great Orme





https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/walker-serious-knee-injury-carried-31569722

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Cyclist freed after being impaled on bike after crash
Fire and rescue crews help female rider following accident on coastal path
A cyclist became impaled in her bike after an accident on Sunday. It is understood the rider crashed on the coastal path in Llanddulas near Abergele..

Emergency services were called to the scene at about 3pm. The casualty was taken to hospital for treatment but their condition is unknown.
What a horrific accident, I hope that the injuries suffered are not life changing


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cyclist-freed-after-being-impaled-31571199

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Hovercraft scrambled after people attempt to walk across River Dee
Rescuers feared would become trapped in mud
A Flint Coastguard statement said: "Team tasked along with Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team to reports of concern for a small boat aground and 2 persons off Greenfield Dock who were attempting to walk / wade across the River Dee, towards Parkgate.

You May Li



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/hovercraft-scrambled-after-people-attempt-31579740

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Walker lost on Gwynedd hill with 'significant' leg cuts rescued
Hiker 'had become entangled in bracken and bramble causing significant scratches and cuts to his legs'
It's only a little hill and visibility was good on the day so perhaps the rescue could have been avoidable?



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/walker-lost-gwynedd-hill-significant-31602831