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Two women die after incident at Yr Wyddfa Watkin Path pools | Two women die after incident at Yr Wyddfa Watkin Path pools |
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Police said they were called to an area of Eryri national park on Wednesday evening | Police said they were called to an area of Eryri national park on Wednesday evening |
Two women have died following an incident in Wales' largest national park. | Two women have died following an incident in Wales' largest national park. |
North Wales Police said they were called to Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, at 21:31 BST on Wednesday in Eryri National Park, also known as Snowdonia. | North Wales Police said they were called to Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, at 21:31 BST on Wednesday in Eryri National Park, also known as Snowdonia. |
One woman was pulled from the water, while another was reported to be in the water at the pools on the Watkin Path, one of the main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, Wales' tallest mountain. | One woman was pulled from the water, while another was reported to be in the water at the pools on the Watkin Path, one of the main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, Wales' tallest mountain. |
The second woman was pulled from the water but pronounced dead at the scene, the force said. | The second woman was pulled from the water but pronounced dead at the scene, the force said. |
"Our thoughts and sympathies remain with the families and friends of both women," said Det Ch Insp Andy Gibson. | "Our thoughts and sympathies remain with the families and friends of both women," said Det Ch Insp Andy Gibson. |
An investigation is under way, and potential witnesses are urged to come forward. | |
A mountain rescue team, as well as police, air ambulance and a coastguard helicopter were sent to the scene. | A mountain rescue team, as well as police, air ambulance and a coastguard helicopter were sent to the scene. |