Walker dies after falling from mountain at Snowdonia national park
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA walker has died after falling from a mountain in North Wales. Emergency services were called out to Tryfan in Eryri national park, formerly known as Snowdonia, last Friday evening (June 7).
A person had been seen falling from the south ridge of a mountain. A major response was dispatched to the scene, including representatives from the Armed Forces.
Tragically, the person involved died following the incident, North Wales Live reports. In a statement, an Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation (OVMRO) spokesperson said: "The team were called out on Friday evening after a walker witnessed someone falling from the south ridge. READ MORE: 'My kids hate living here.
I've been in tears on the phone for hours... I'm having to put my life on hold' "Maritime and Coastguard Agency R936 was requested and Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Service teams from RAF Valley and RAF Lossiemouth training close by also volunteered.
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