Snowdonia rescue mission ends as our bodies present in seek for lacking males, aged 19 and 20
Two bodies have been found in the Eryri mountain range during searches for two missing men, aged 19 and 20, police have said this morning
A major rescue mission was launched in the search for two men (stock)(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Two bodies have been discovered in the Eryri mountain range during searches for two missing men, aged 19 and 20, according to a police statement this morning.
Worries about the men’s wellbeing were reported to the police on Wednesday (February 18). Teams from Llanberis Mountain Rescue, Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue, RAF Mountain Rescue Service, SARDA and HM Coastguard were dispatched and conducted thorough searches on Yr Wyddfa until the early hours of Thursday morning.
Search efforts recommenced around 8am on Thursday (February 19), and tragically, the bodies of the two young men were found and retrieved as part of these coordinated search operations.
Both individuals have now been formally identified and their families have been notified, reports Wales Online.
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“The coroner has been notified and we ask that the privacy of the families is respected at this difficult time,” stated North Wales Police.
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.”
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