Bodies found in Eryri mountain range during search for two missing men
Two bodies have been found in the Eryri mountain range (Snowdonia) during a search for two missing men, North Wales Police have said.
Concerns were raised to police over the welfare of the men, aged 19 and 20, on Wednesday.
Crews from Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Service, SARDA and HM Coastguard were deployed and carried out extensive searches on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).
North Wales Police said in a statement: “Tragically, the bodies of the two men were located and recovered as part of these co-ordinated search efforts.
“Both have now been formally identified, and their families have been informed.”
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.
Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
