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Two women die at Yr Wyddfa Watkin Path pools Two women die at Yr Wyddfa Watkin Path pools
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Police said they were called to an area of Eryri national park on Wednesday eveningPolice said they were called to an area of Eryri national park on Wednesday evening
Two women have died after being found in a pool at Wales' largest national park.Two women have died after being found in a pool at 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 reported to be in the pool on the Watkin Path, one of the main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, Wales' tallest mountain.One woman was reported to be in the pool 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.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.
What is the Watkin Path?
The Watkin Path is one of six main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon.
The Eryri National Park website describes it as "particularly challenging".
It recommended that walkers hiking up the mountain for the first time should consider trying a different route.
More than 600,000 people climb up Yr Wyddfa every year, and the summit can get very busy during the summer season.More than 600,000 people climb up Yr Wyddfa every year, and the summit can get very busy during the summer season.
At 1,085m (3,559ft) it is the highest mountain in Wales and the busiest mountain in the UK.At 1,085m (3,559ft) it is the highest mountain in Wales and the busiest mountain in the UK.
George Herd, BBC News, reporting from Eryri
The Watkin Path is regarded as one of hardest routes to to the summit of Yr Wyddfa.
But it is a relatively easy hike to the pools and waterfalls where the two women died.
They can be found close to the start of the path in the Nant Gwynant valley where they have become a social media sensation in recent times.
Hundreds of TikTok and Instagram videos can be found showing people taking a dip in the crystal clear water running off the mountain.
But after days of heavy rain across the national park, the gentle streams cascading into the pools have turned into torrents of foaming white water.
The water from the Afon Cwm Llan river has created a dangerous and powerful undercurrent that has flowed into the plunge pools below.