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Royal Signals captain found dead in Brecon Beacons | Royal Signals captain found dead in Brecon Beacons |
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A soldier has died on a mountain in the Brecon Beacons in Powys, police have confirmed. | A soldier has died on a mountain in the Brecon Beacons in Powys, police have confirmed. |
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) named him as Capt Rob Carnegie of the Royal Signals, and said the incident was being investigated. | |
Dyfed-Powys Police said the "sudden death" was reported to them at 21:42 GMT on Saturday. | Dyfed-Powys Police said the "sudden death" was reported to them at 21:42 GMT on Saturday. |
Police added he died on Corn Du, the second highest south Wales peak, which is next to Pen y Fan, the highest. | |
The MoD said in a statement: "It's with great sadness that we can confirm that Capt Rob Carnegie of the Royal Signals has died in an incident in the Brecon Beacons. | |
"The soldier's family have been informed and are being supported. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. | |
"As is normal in circumstances such as this, the incident is being investigated and it would be inappropriate to comment further". |