Missing men found dead on Snowdon after large-scale rescue operation

Two bodies have been found following a massive search for two missing men at Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon.

North Wales Police confirmed the two men were aged 19 and 20.

Concerns for the couple’s welfare were reported to police on Wednesday. Large-scale search efforts were initiated by rescue teams searching the mountain in winter conditions.

Teams from the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Service, SARDA and HM Coastguard were deployed and carried out extensive searches at Yr Wyddfa until the early hours of Thursday morning.

The searches resumed around 08:00 on Thursday.

Tragically, the bodies of the two men were located and located. Both have now been officially identified and their families have been notified.

Jurgen Dissmann, Head of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, said: “On behalf of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the two men who tragically lost their lives.

“The team was deployed by North Wales Police and launched a comprehensive, multi-agency operation in full winter conditions. Volunteers searched through snow and ice in difficult mountain terrain, working long hours through the night in challenging weather conditions, to find the couple 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 at Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Team, SARDA and HM Coastguard for their invaluable assistance throughout the operation.”

The coroner was informed.

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