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Two men have been found dead on the Eryri mountain range following an extensive multi-agency search operation.
North Wales Police said concerns were raised for the welfare of the two men – aged 19 and 20 – on Wednesday, February 18.
The search
Teams from Llanberis Mountain Rescue, Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue, RAF Mountain Rescue Service, SARDA and HM Coastguard were called in to help, carrying out widespread searches across Yr Wyddfa through the night and into the early hours of Thursday morning.
The operation resumed at around 8am on Thursday, February 19, and both men were sadly located and recovered as part of the co-ordinated effort. They have since been formally identified and their families informed.
The coroner has been notified, and police have asked that the privacy of the families is respected at this difficult time.
Tributes from rescue teams
Jurgen Dissmann, Chair of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, said: “On behalf of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, I would like to extend our most heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the two men who have tragically lost their lives.
“The team were tasked by North Wales Police and launched an extensive multi-agency operation in full winter conditions. Volunteers searched across challenging mountain terrain in snow and ice, working long hours through the night in difficult weather in an effort to locate the pair as quickly as possible.
“Despite the determined and sustained commitment of everyone involved, we are deeply saddened that, despite all efforts, the outcome was not what we had hoped for.
“I would like to sincerely thank our colleagues from Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Team, SARDA and HM Coastguard for their invaluable assistance throughout the operation.”
North Wales Police said further updates will be provided when appropriate.
