Walker dies after Snowdon fall

A walker has died after an incident on Mount Snowdon. Police were alerted to a walker that had fallen on Yr Wyddfa at 3.07pm on Tuesday, July 26. Officers attended the scene with support from the mountain rescue team and an air ambulance. You can get all the latest news from WalesOnline by signing up to our newsletter here.

The walker was pronounced dead at the scene. The family and local coroner's office has been informed.

A spokesman for North Wales Police said: "We received a call at 3.07pm on Tuesday reporting that a walker had fallen on Snowdon. Officers attended alongside colleagues from the mountain rescue team and Helimed. Sadly the walker was pronounced dead at the scene. The family and local coroner’s office have been informed."

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