Two bodies found in Eryri mountain range in search for missing men
Two bodies have been discovered in the Eryri mountain range following a search for two missing young men.
Mountain rescue teams and coastguards conducted an extensive search in snowy and icy conditions in the area near Yr Wyddfa in North Wales.
Concerns had been raised for the welfare of two men, aged 19 and 20, on Wednesday.
Both the bodies recovered have been formally identified and their families have been informed.
Jurgen Dissmann, the chair of the 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.
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‘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.’
In a separate incident, police in Scotland are searching for a hiker who failed to return from an excursion on Ben Nevis.
Brian Mcgillicuddy, 64, was last seen at 4am on Glasdrum Road in Fort William.
He was wearing a white climbing helmet, a dark blue jacket and white jeans.
Sargeant Paige Macdonald said: ‘Brian is an experienced hill walker, but he did not return from his planned hike and has not been heard from since.
‘I am appealing to anyone who may have seen someone matching Brian’s description to please come forward with information, no matter how small it may seem.’
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