Date 2013

Location and Incident

1

10^th February

Team called out at 05.50 to search for missing person Pentrefelin area. SARDA also in attendance. Person found safe and well by NWP.

2

9^th March

Team called at 14:57hrs to assist the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team with a fallen walker with a suspected broken ankle in the Bwlch Cilau area.
5 Team members and one Land Rover Ambulance deployed from our Porthmadog Base to Pont Bethania, Nant Gwynant where they were met by a Rescue Helicopter from RAF Valley's 22 Squadron on Anglesey. Earlier attempts to reach the casualty's location proved fruitless due to the low clouds and prevailing weather conditions.
The Team were airlifted onto the hill, and deployed uphill into the clouds to assist the small party of LLMRT members already on scene.
The casualty was then stretchered downhill to the awaiting aircraft, prior to being evacuated to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.
Team stood down at 20:00hrs

3

14^th March

Team called at 16:10hrs to assist the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team who were dealing with an incident on Snowdon, whereby 2 males was reported to have become lost after following the Miners Track.
One male was reported to have slipped and sustained a head injury.
The Team deployed from their Porthmadog Base and carried out a joint search with Llanberis MRT in near whiteout conditions. Both Teams successfully located the lost pair who were ill equipped for the wintery conditions.
Both casualties were successfully walked off and assisted off the hill to the awaiting Team Land Rovers at Llyn Llydaw.
Team stood down at 20:00hrs

4

16^th March

Team called out at 06.47hrs to search for missing person Bala Area.
Fortunately, person found safe and well, Team stood down at 09.58hrs.

5

21^st March

Team called at 11:59hrs to assist the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team who were in attendance at an incident at Clogwyn Coch on Snowdon.
3 persons had been reported to be in the party and in difficulties in full winter conditions, with one casualty possibly in need of being stretchered off the hill.
The Team were placed on standby whilst the Team's Co-ordinators liaisied with the Llanberis Team, with the intention of an RAF Search and Rescue Helicopter from RAF Valley on Anglesey routing to the Team's Base at Porthmadog to collect our Team Members and fly them directly to the scene.
Luckily, members of the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team were able to deploy and get the party to safely without our assistance.
Team Stood Down at 13:30hrs

6

22^nd March

At 11.39hrs the Team where put on standby to assist with severe snow related incidents in the N E Wales. At 13.58hrs the Team were called out to a vehicle stuck on the B4391 Berwyn Mountain Road above Bala. The vehicle was located stuck in drifting snow and towed out

7

22^nd March

Whilst in attendance at ithe previous incident, the Team were tasked at 15:42 by North Wales Police to another vehicle stranded further up the B4391 Berwyn Mountain Road containing and elderly couple.
Initially the couple's exact location was unclear, therefore an attempt was made to drive further up the road to locate them which proved unsuccessful. Weather conditions had deteriorated significantly by this time, and both of the Team's 4X4 Land Rover Ambulances struggled to progress through the 4 foot snowdrifts covering the road.
After obtaining a location from the couple's in car sat-nav and a discussion between a couple and one of the Team's Co-Ordinators with local knowledge, the couple's location was determined to be approximately 1km from the point the Team had previously reached.
A second attempt was made to reach the stranded couple which again proved fruitless. With 80mph winds causing spin-drifts and white-out conditions the Team were unable to reach the higher ground. The Team's 4X4 Land Rover Ambulances became stranded on several occasions, with shovelling and winching required to free both vehicles.
By this time, the North East Wales Search and Rescue Team were also making slow progress towards the incident to attempt to reach the pair from the Llangynog side of the mountain road.
Following a further discussion with the pair, it was agreed that they were happy to remain in the vehicle overnight as they had plenty of warm clothing, food and water in addition to over 3/4 of a tank of fuel. 
At first light when the weather conditions had improved significantly, the couple were recovered by the Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team and escorted down off the mountain road.
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8

24^th March

Team called at 13:06hrs whilst deployed in the Llangollen area to conduct a welfare check on a 75 year old female on behalf of North Wales Police.
The elderly female had not been heard from since the beginning of the snowfall, and concerns had been raised for her welfare and the possible lack of supplies at her home address.
The Team attended at the address and found the female to be safe and well with sufficient supplies to see her through the inclement weather.
Team back in service at 13:30hrs

9

24^th March

Team called at 15:35hrs to assist with the evacuation of a family from an address high in the Bryneglwys area. The family had only 24 hours worth of fuel and provisions left, and snowdrifts in excess of 5 feet surrounding the address.
Two members of the family including a young baby were also in ill-health, and their evacuation from the address was required.
The Team deployed two 4X4 Land Rover Ambulances and 10 Team Members to the location prior to setting off on foot onto the hillside. An RAF Search and Rescue Helicopter from RAF Valley on Angelsey was also requested to attend.
The Team arrived at the address and conducted a first aid assessment on each family member, prior to assisting them over the difficult snowdrifts to the awaiting Helicopter in a nearby field.
The family were airlifted to Wrexham Maelor Hospital, and subsequently transferred to a relative's address on lower ground.
Team stood down at 19:30hrs

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10

30^th March

Team on standby at 14.18hrs regarding reports of a deceased male found. However, Team stood down at 14.50hrs due to incorrect location given – incident out of the Team's area.

11

5 - 6^th April

Team called at 09.47hrs to assist NWP in search for missing person in the Cilgwyn area, Penygroes. SARDA also in attendance.

12

6^th April

Team on standby and called to base at 17.57hrs. Incident Tan-y-Grisiau – two 13yr old boys unable to exit slate mine cavern due to ice.
Team stood down a few minutes later after report that the boys had managed to safely exit the cavern.

13

10^th April

Team called out at 16.00hrs – ongoing search for missing person in the Cilgwyn area.
Returned to base at 22.00hrs.

14

27^th April

Team called out at 15.02hrs to assist LLMRT with stretcher carry off -PYG track Snowdon – male with broken ankle.
Helicopter from RAF Valley attended and airlifted the casualty to YG. Team stood down at 15.59hrs and returned to base.

15

18^th May

Whilst providing safety cover for the 2013 Slateman Triathlon at Llanberis, the Team were alerted to a collision which took place at around 11:30hrs on the A4086 at Pen Y Gwryd.
The collision involved two motorcycles and a pedal cyclist competing in the event.
The Team deployed two Land Rover Ambulances to the area, and arrived to find the pedal cyclist with suspected spinal injuries having been thrown from his bike. The Team administered emergency first aid and immobilised the casualty by using a collar prior to assisting with packaging him for the short trip to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.
The Welsh Ambulance Service and North Wales Police were also called to the scene, as well as the Wales Air Ambulance which was diverted to another incident.
The Team were stood down shortly after 12:45.

16

12^th June

Team called out at 14.08 to assist Llanberis MRT on Crib Goch in very heavy rain. A group of nine walkers were unable to descend Crib Goch due to being stuck on the summit.
Safety ropes were rigged to help the inexperienced walkers down to safety; the group eventually arriving at Pen-y-Pass at 19.15 hrs.
A SAR helicopter attended but was unable to reach the walkers due to lowering cloud base and deteriorating weather..
The team returned to base at 19.58 hrs.
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17

16^th June

Whilst providing safety cover for the 2013 Etape Eryri, the Team were called at 08:25hrs to a report of a pedal cyclist having fallen from his bicycle on the Aber foreshore Road at Caernarfon.
The Team deployed one Land Rover Ambulance to the scene, and located the cyclist safe and well having only suffered a minor fall.
The cyclist was advised not to continue with the event, and later returned to Race Control at Caernarfon.
Team stood down at 08:40hrs.

18

16^th June

Whilst providing safety cover for the 2013 Etape Eryri, a cyclist attended at the First Aid Post located on the Maes in Caernarfon at 09:45hrs having sustained severe abrasions following a fall from her bicycle at speed.
The female had retired from the event, and made her way back to Caernarfon prior to realising her injuries were more severe than first thought.
The female was provided with first aid treatment for her injuries, and advised to attend at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor to be checked out by staff at the Accident and Emergency Department.
Team stood down at 10:00hrs.

19

16^th June

Whilst providing safety cover for the 2013 Etape Eryri, a 5 year old spectator attended at the First Aid Post located on the Maes in Caernarfon with his parents at 10:30hrs.
The young male had fallen and sustained an injury to his wrist whilst enjoying the event.
The Team treated and splinted his query fractured wrist, which was believed to be a recurrent injury having been fractured previously.
Following first aid treatment by the Team, the group were advised to attend at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.
Team stood down at 10:45hrs.

20

16^th June

Whilst providing safety cover for the 2013 Etape Eryri, the Team were alerted to a member of the nearby catering staff having sustained burn injuries to her foot.
The female attended at the First Aid Post located on the Maes in Caernarfon at 13:15hrs, and was provided with first aid treatment to cool the injury and prevent it from worsening.
The female was provided with advice on managing the injury, and to contact her GP should the injury get any worse.
Team stood down at 13:30hrs.

21

16^th June

Whilst providing safety cover for the 2013 Etape Eryri, the Team were called at 08:10hrs to a report of a pedal cyclist having fallen from his bicycle on the B4410 at Maentwrog.
The Team deployed one Land Rover Ambulance to the scene, and arrived to find the cyclist lying in the road having been thrown from his bicycle at speeds of approximately 25mph. The Welsh Ambulance Service were also called to assist, who deployed one road Ambulance and the Wales Air Ambulance to the scene.
The Team treated the cyclist for chest injuries, including a query fracture to a number of ribs, and also severe abrasions as a result of contact with the road surface. The cyclist was also having trouble breathing as a result of his injuries.
The cyclist was later evacuated to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor by the Wales Air Ambulance.
Team stood down at 09:00hrs.

22

16^th June

Whilst providing safety cover for the 2013 Etape Eryri, the Team were called at 09:10hrs to a report of a pedal cyclist having fallen from her bicycle on the A4085 at Beddgelert.
The Team deployed one Land Rover Ambulance to the scene, and located the cyclist at the side of the road having sustained injuries to her left shoulder, in addition to abrassion to her left arm and elbow.
The Team treated the cyclist for her injuries, and awaited the arrival of the Welsh Ambulance Service who were also called to assist. The cyclist was later taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor via Ambulance.
Team stood down at 09:50hrs.

23

16^th June

Whilst providing safety cover for the 2013 Etape Eryri, the Team were alerted to a cyclist who had sustained severe abrasions to his lower legs following a fall from his bicycle at speed.
The cyclist attended at the First Aid Post located on the Maes in Caernarfon at 15:55hrs, and was provided with first aid treatment to clean the wounds to minimise any risk of infection.
The male was also advised to attend at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor to be checked out by staff at the Accident and Emergency Department.
Team stood down at 15:15hrs.

24

16^th June

Whilst providing safety cover for the 2013 Etape Eryri, the Team were alerted to a cyclist who had sustained severe abrasions to his lower legs following a fall from his bicycle at speed.
The male had retired from the event, and made his way back to Caernarfon prior to realising his injuries were more severe than first thought.
The cyclist attended at the First Aid Post located on the Maes in Caernarfon at 13:50hrs, and was provided with first aid treatment to clean the wounds to minimise any risk of infection.
The male was also advised to attend at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor to be checked out by staff at the Accident and Emergency Department.
Team stood down at 14:10hrs.

25

19^th June

Team called out at 11.42hrs to assist LLMRT. Report of female shouting for help, near the summit of Snowdon.
The casualty was treated at scene and airlifted by SAR R122 to YG.
Team stood down at 14.23hrs.

26

22^nd June

Team called out at 19.47hrs. To report of walker unsure of location due to lowering mist, thought to be in the Rhosydd area, Tanygrisiau.
Together with South Snowdonia MRT Team a search was carried out in the Stwlan dam area and the walker was located safe and well.
The Team stood down at 22.25hrs.
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27

26^th June

At 19.11hrs. The Team were called out to the Afon Glaslyn, Aberglaslyn Pass, to assist the North Wales Ambulance service with a male who had sustained injuries after a fall.
Team members stretchered the casualty to an ambulance at the top of the river-bank. The casualty was taken to YG.
Team stood down at 20.30hrs.
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28

26^th June

Team called at 23:20hrs to a report of flashing lights having been seen on Moel Y Gest, Porthmadog by a local resident from the Pensyflog area. The local resident believed the lights to be those of persons in distress, and contacted North Wales Police to register her concerns.
The Team was placed on standby, whilst North Wales Police Offices attended the area of Pensyflog and monitored the mountain for any sign of the reported lights.
There were no further sightings, and the Team were stood down shortly after 23:50hrs.

29

3^rd July

Team called out at 09.02 to report of DofE group, Llyn yr Adar area, male with knee injury.
Team located group and casualty was treated and SAR R122 requested to evacuate casualty to YG. Members of SSMRT stood by should additional assistance be required.
Team returned to base at 14.05hrs.
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30

5^th July

Team called out at 21.16hrs to report of a couple and dog stuck on Mynydd Sygun, Beddgelert - unable to find their way down.
The Team were deployed to Beddgelert. During the call-out a Team members was on a walk in the area of Mynydd Sygun; the grid reference of the couple was relayed to him – they were located and he led them down to safety.
The Team stood down at 22.20hrs.

31

7^th July

Team called out at 10.59hrs to injured male climber – Bwlch Moch, Tremadog. North Wales Ambulance Service paramedics in attendance.
Casualty treated and stabilised on scene and lowered on stretcher to awaiting Air Ambulance helicopter for transport to YG.
Team stood down at 12.30hrs.
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32

8^th July

A call was received from North Wales Police regarding report of missing person in the Cwm Pennant area.
However, person turned up safe and well and no further action was required.

33

13^th July

Team on standby at 19.38hrs regarding report of 70yr male walker becoming separated from walking group on Cnicht, fortunately he turned up safe and well before the Team was deployed.
Team stood down at 19.57hrs.

34

17^th July

Team called out at 22.02hrs tp D of E group Moel Meirch area, Nant Gwynant.
Report of casualties with heat exhaustion / dehydrated. R122 SAR helicopter from RAF Valley attended and evacuated the group to awaiting ambulances.
Team stood down approx. 01.10hrs.

35

19^th July

Whilst providing safety cover for the International 2013 Snowdon Race, the Team were alerted at 15:10hrs to a runner who had collapsed in the area of Ceunant, Llanberis. The race marshals were on scene and providing first aid assistance to the male runner.
The Team deployed a Land Rover Ambulance from the Llanberis area to the scene, which arrived in good time.
The casualty was then treated for signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion by Team Members, prior to being conveyed to awaiting Welsh Ambulance Service personnel at Cae'r Ddol, Llanberis.

36

19^th July

Whilst providing safety cover for the International 2013 Snowdon Race, the Team were alerted at 14:40hrs to a runner who had fallen whilst partaking in the event. The runner had reportedly taken a fall approximately 500 meters to the south of the Halfway Cafe, and was being seen to by a member of the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team who happened to be passing.

Four Team Members quickly arrived to find the male with a large cut to the bridge of his nose, and a swollen knee. The runner felt dizzy and disorientated, and was unable to bear any weight on his injured knee.

Reinforcements shortly arrived by way of a further 2 Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team two members who had heard the call for assistance and made their way up from Hebron Station, and 2 members of North East Wales Search and Rescue Team who were also providing safety cover on the day.

The casualty was packaged and placed into a stretcher, prior to being carried the short distance to the railway above. The casualty was then evacuated via train to Llanberis where he was met by the Welsh Ambulance Service.

37

28^th July

Team called out at 12.32hrs to assist NWP with recovery of body 15m up steep slope, Treflys area Morfa Bychan.

38

4^th August

Team called at 19:09hrs at the request of North Wales Police to assist the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team who were en route to an incident on the Miners Track on Snowdon.
A 26 year old male and his partner had been descending Snowdon in the area in of the zig-zags and had slipped, causing an injury to his ankle and facial area. The male was unable to weight bear on his injured ankle, and neither he or his female partner were suitably dressed or equipped for the atrocious weather conditions.
The Team deployed its two Land Rover Ambulances from their Porthmadog base along with 11 Team Members to assist in the rescue. The Team arrived on scene in good time, to be met by members of the Llanberis Team who had begun to stretcher the male down the mountain with some difficulty.
The female, who was dressed in a pair of jogging bottoms and trainers was provided with a confidence rope, and lead to safety off the mountain by a member of the Llanberis Team.
Making slow progress, both Teams carried the casualty on a stretcher for over 2.5km in heavy rain and blustery winds over difficult terrain in a rescue lasting over 5 and a half hours. The casualty was carried down to the awaiting Land Rover Ambulances at Llyn Llydaw, prior to being transferred to an awaiting land Ambulance at the Llanberis Team's base at Nant Peris.
Team stood down at 00:15hrs.

39

9^th August

Team called out at 03.11hrs to assist OVMRO with search for missing male on Carnedd Llewelyn.
A solo male walker became lost close to the summit of Carnedd Llewelyn whilst walking the Welsh 3000s. He had also become wet and cold due to unexpected deteriorating weather conditions. His friend raised the alarm and he was advised to shelter from the wind whilst Team members made their way up to him. Two Oggie Team members and 6 Aberglaslyn Team members found him at 05:30, safe but very cold. He was warmed up and then was able to walk back off the hill with the MRTs.

40

11^th August

Team called out at 05.22hrs to assist OVMRO with search for missing males Foel Fras area.
Team stood down at 05.50hrs – persons located, no further assistance required.

41

14^th August

Team called at 16:18hrs to assist the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team who were dealing with an incident on the Snowdon Ranger Path on Snowdon.
The Casualty and her partner had ascended Snowdon on the Train and set off on foot to their vehicle which was parked in Llanberis, although made a navigational error and began to descend the Snowdon Ranger Path. Upon reaching Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, the female had hurt her knee and was unable to continue and the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team were called.
7 members of the Team and 1 Land Rover Ambulance were deployed from the Team's base at Porthmadog to assist the 10 Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team personnel who were already deployed on the hill. The female was stretchered to an awaiting Land Rover Ambulance at Llyn Ffynnon Y Gwas and evacuated to the Llanberis Team's base at Nant Peris
Team stood down at 19:10hrs.

42

18^th August

Call received 16.35hrs. from NWP regarding a report from a parent of three boys (13-14yrs.) seen entering a slate mine tunnel above Tanygrisiau. The parent was concerned because they had not returned after an hour.
Whilst the report was been investigated a further call at 16.52hrs indicated that the boys had safely returned.
No further action was required.

43

25^th August

Team called at 11:29hrs at the request of the Welsh Ambulance Service to a 55 year old female who was out walking in the area of Moel Y Gest, Porthmadog.The female was reported to be unconcious but breathing, and on a path to the south of the mountain.
5 Team Members and 1 Land Rover Ambulance deployed from the Croesor area, whilst providing safety cover for the annual Cnicht Mountain Race, whilst a further 4 Members attended at the Team's base at Porthmadog. An RAF Rescue Helicopter from RAF Valley on Anglesey was also called to assist in the rescue.
Once at scene, the female had regained conciousness, and was suspected to be suffering from the effects of heatstroke or a fainting episode. She was then airlifted on board the aircraft and evacuated to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.
Team Stood down at 14:00hrs.

44

29^th August

Team called at 18:15hrs at the request of North Wales Police to search for a 49 year old female and her 16 year old son who were believed to be missing in the area of Mynydd Sygyn, Beddgelert.
The pair had been out walking for the day, and had become overdue and not arrived at their rendezvous point at the Welsh Highland Railway station at Beddgelert. Following being over an hour overdue, the female's concerned partner reported his concerns and the Team were called.
Luckily, the pair were located safe and well as one of the Team's Callout Co-Ordinators was liaising with North Wales Police and the Team were mustering at their base in Porthmadog.
Team stood down at 18:23hrs.

45

31^st August

Team called out at 16.20hrs to assist LLMRT. Report of 72year female with head injuries on the Llanberis path, Snowdon.
Team stood down at 16.44hrs after being informed that the casualty had been evacuated by R122 from RAF Valley and was en-route to YG.

46

3^rd September

Team called out at 14.01hrs to Llyn Dinas area, Nant Gwynant, 19year old female with ankle injury; ambulance service also in attendance.
Casually was treated on scene and stretchered to awaiting ambulance for transport to YG.
Team stood down at 16.03hrs.

47

10^th September

Team called at 17:57hrs the request of North Wales Police to assist in searching for a vulnerable male believed to be missing in the Nefyn area.
The 18 year old male was last seen at approximately 02:00hrs within the village, and failed to return to his home address some 17 kilometres away. The alarm was raised at approximately 14:00 following searches of the immediate area by concerned family members, and it was quickly established that the Team's specialist search skills were needed owing to the mix of urban areas and open countryside surrounding the village.
The Team deployed one Land Rover Ambulance and nine Team Members to assist in the search, two of which were accredited Search Managers who are qualified to advise the Police on search parameters and to manage resources within a search. The Search and Rescue Dogs Association (SARDA Wales) were also called to assist in the search.
Fortunately, the male was located safe and well at his home address as the first search parties were deployed into their respective areas.
The operation concluded at 20:00hrs.

48

11^th September

Team called out at 15.06hrs to assist LLMRT with stretcher carry. Report of male collapsed on Snowdon Ranger Path – sadly a fatality.

49

16^th September

Team called at 15:57hrs at the request of North Wales Police to assist the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team with an incident developing on Snowdon.
A male in a well-equipped party of 4 had taken a fall approximately 200 metres from the summit, and sustained a suspected broken ankle as a result. The party in turn contacted the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team to assist, who deployed 6 members onto the hill. An RAF Rescue Helicopter from RAF Valley on Anglesey was also tasked to assist with the rescue.
During the rescue, conditions deteriorated which resulted in the helicopter not being able to get to the casualty, leaving the 6 Llanberis Team Members to proceed on foot to the scene. As a result, the Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team were called to assist with the stretcher carry.
The Team deployed 5 Team Members and 1 Land Rover Ambulance from its base at Porthmadog to assist with the rescue operation. Luckily, the Team were stood down en route as 10 members of the RAF Valley Mountain Rescue Team who were training in the area attended at the Llanberis Team's base to render their assistance.
The operation concluded at 17:15hrs, where the casualty was evacuated via stretcher to the awaiting aircraft below the cloud base prior to being subsequently airlifted to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.

50

22^nd September

Whilst providing safety cover for the Sandman Triathlon, the Team were alerted at 13:00hrs to a road traffic collision involving a pedal cyclist taking part in the event.
The cyclist who was travelling at speed had collided with a stationary vehicle, and been thrown off his pedal cycle into the carriageway.
The Team deployed one Land Rover Ambulance to the scene to assist a Welsh Ambulance Services Trust rapid response vehicle which was also dispatched to the incident. Upon the Team's arrival at the scene, Members assisted with traffic management as well as assisting the lone Paramedic in treating and packaging the casualty.
The casualty was airlifted to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor by the Caernarfon based Wales Air Ambulance.
The operation concluded at 14:15hrs.

51

13^th October

Team called out at 14.47hrs to Cwm Bychan, Nantmor, to report of dog stuck between two fences, river and wall – owner unable to retrieve dog.
Team stood down at 15.53hrs – no further assistance required.

52

26^th October

Team called out at 17.55hrs to Cnicht area to search for a group of three adults overtaken by bad weather and nightfall.
The group was found, provided with additional clothing and led off the mountain.
One was showing early signs of hypothermia and was checked by the Ambulance service at the team base and was given the all-clear before returning to their accommodation.
Team stood down at 22.15hrs.
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53

9^th November

The Team were alerted at 15:57hrs when a lead climber took a fall off a route called Christmas Curry, which forms part of the famous crags of Tremadog.
The pair had been climbing the classic route, where the lead climber took a substantial fall of around 10 meters. Initially, the lead climber was knocked unconscious due to the brunt of the fall but came around shortly afterwards.
Luckily a fellow climber on a nearby route heard the pair's cries for help, and raised the alarm.
13 volunteer members of the team along with it's two Land Rover Ambulances took part in the rescue operation, along with North Wales Police Officers and an RAF Rescue Helicopter from RAF Valley on Anglesey.
The Team were on scene within 14 minutes of the call, and quickly reached the top of the Plum Buttress to set up a technical rope rescue system and evacuate the pair. The casualty suffered a minor head injury during the fall, and was treated for a suspected spinal injury and a dislocated right arm.
The casualty was evacuated to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor by Helicopter from RAF Valley on Anglesey, whilst the Team abseiled to assist the second climber off the crag.
The rescue concluded at 18:30hrs.
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54

11^th November

Mountain and Cave Rescuers were alerted over the weekend to search for a group of 17 missing photographers.
The Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team were called at 00:08am to search for a group of 17 persons who had been reported overdue in the disused Rhosydd Quarry near Croesor. The group were part of a photography forum from the Liverpool and Wallasey area who had ventured underground in the early afternoon to take photographs.
The group had been expected to arrive home in the Wallasey area in the early evening, therefore by the time concerned relatives reported them missing they were already some 8 hours overdue.
A large search operation was instigated, with assistance sought by the North Wales Cave Rescue Organisation and North Wales Police officers who located the group’s vehicles at Tanygrisiau. An RAF Rescue Helicopter from RAF Valley on Anglesey were also alerted, but unable to assist due to the inclement weather.
Luckily, the group were located safe and well upon arriving back at their vehicles, with no injuries to any of the group having been underground over 14 hours. The group had severely misjudged the length of the route, which coupled with the large numbers and it being the first trip underground for a large percentage of the group, it made progress difficult for them.
The rescue operation concluded at 03:30am

55

18^th November

Whilst in attendance at the Team's weekly training session, the Team's Search Advisors were paged by North Wales Police at 21:01pm requesting their assistance in dealing with a High Risk Missing Person.
Enquires had been conducted by North Wales Police, who believed the female from the Anglesey area was in the Meirionydd / Dwyfor areas. Searches of the area by Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers were commenced with the assistance of the North Wales Police Helicopter.
Two of the Team's Search Managers liaised with North Wales Police and were able to assist by identifying search areas with a high probability of locating the missing female.
Fortunately, the female was located safe and well in the Criccieth area by North Wales Police Officers.
The search operation concluded at 00:30am.

56

7^th December

The Team were alerted at 09:00am by a local farmer to rescue 'Corris', an 18 month old foxhound who had become stuck on steep ground on the flanks of Trwyn Y Graig.
Corris had been working the area with her owners on the previous Sunday, and got herself stuck on a ledge. Attempts to recover her by the owners proved unsuccessful, and the Team were summoned to assist.
Several Team Members arrived to assist, and made short work of setting up a technical rope rescue system to effect the rescue of the dog. A Team Member then abseiled down the crag towards the stricken dog, and was able to reach the ledge where she had spent the last 6 cold and lonely nights.
After some enticing with a few digestives and several attempts to bite her rescuer, Corris was evacuated from the crag safe and well. She did not have any injuries, and was in good spirits as she was returned to her grateful owners.
The operation concluded at 13:00pm

57

21^st December

Team put on stand-by at 06.55hrs for possible search missing person Pwllheli area.
Team stood down at 08.05hrs – incident handed to HMCG and SARDA.

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29^th December

16.11hrs Team called out to assist LLMRT for incident Bwlch Glas, Snowdon – male with leg injury. The Aberglaslyn Team deployed 3 Team Members and 1 Land Rover Ambulance from their Base at Porthmadog, who provided an immediate response to the scene. A further 6 Team Members stood by awaiting further information at their base in Porthmadog. SAR helicopter 122 attended after stretcher carry to below cloud level.
Team stood down at 18.10hrs.

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30^th December

Team called out at 10.34hrs to report of overdue kayaker in Beddgelert area.
Team stood down at 10.40hrs when kayaker located by NWP officers walking along road.

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