Lost & Found | MREW | NWMRA | SAR Links | UK-SAR
| No. | Details | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 40 |
29 Dec 1991 to 29 Dec 1991 Glyder Fach Main Cliff 1 person: Walking |
Party took wrong route off Glyder Fach and became cragfast |
| 39 |
29 Dec 1991 to 29 Dec 1991 Carneddau Yr Elen 3 people: Walking |
Party caught by mist Failed to find route. Got to the Refuge on Foel Grach |
| 38 |
7 Dec 1991 to 7 Dec 1991 Craig Yr Ysfa Amphitheatre Buttress 3 people: Climbing |
Party started late. Caught by darkness. Lost during descent and became cragfast |
| 37 |
2 Dec 1991 to 2 Dec 1991 Glyder Fawr Twisting Gully 7 people: Walking |
Poor navigation by leader took party onto Main Cliff Glyder Fawr. Leader fell and was injured. Lifted out by 22 Sqn. The rest of the party were extracted and brought to safety. Knee Compound Comminuted Fracture, Comminuted elbow fracture dislocation, Core Temp 33.4 C. |
| 36 |
1 Dec 1991 to 1 Dec 1991 Tryfan North Ridge 8 people: Scrambling |
Party overtaken by darkness. Only 1 torch in group. Met in Cwm Bochlwyd as they were slowly making their way down |
| 35 |
23 Nov 1991 to 23 Nov 1991 Glyder Fach Main Cliff 2 people: Walking |
The pair took the wrong route from summit of Glyder Fach. Got stuck near bottom of Main Gully. Collected and brought to safety |
| 34 |
16 Nov 1991 to 16 Nov 1991 Cwm Idwal Seniors Ridge 2 people: Walking |
Report of overdue party. Navigational problems. Strayed onto Seniors Ridge but got themselves down to path in Cwm Idwal where they were met by the Team |
| 33 |
9 Nov 1991 to 9 Nov 1991 Tryfan North Ridge North Tower 1 person: Walking |
Casualty was assisting less experienced members of the party when he slipped and fell over the eastern side. Multiple Injuries. Fatal |
| 32 |
31 Oct 1991 to 31 Oct 1991 Dolgarrog Gorge 1 person: Scrambling |
Large party were ascending Dolgarrog Gorge. Flash flood swept casualty away. Body recovered the following morning. |
| 31 |
26 Oct 1991 to 26 Oct 1991 Tryfan Base of 1st Pinnacle Rib 2 people: Climbing |
Party caught by nightfall. Abseiled and were met on the Heather Terrace by Team. Escorted down to road |
| 30 |
25 Oct 1991 to 25 Oct 1991 Gallt Yr Ogof Northern Face 1 person: Walking |
Solo walker lost route and became cragfast. He was extracted and walked to safety. |
| 29 |
21 Oct 1991 to 21 Oct 1991 Carneddau Llyn Dulyn 1 person: Walking |
Casualty showed signs of hypothermia. Well treated by party and walked down. Team called as a precaution but assistance not required. False alarm with best intent. |
| 28 |
20 Oct 1991 to 20 Oct 1991 Y Garn Cwm Clyd 2 people: Walking |
Pair descended steep slope into Cwm Clyd. As one was fixing a rope the other fell off. Fell some 150 ft. Carried below cloud base and lifted out by C Flight 22 Sqn. Generalised head injuries Probable fracture of skull. Survived |
| 27 |
19 Oct 1991 to 19 Oct 1991 Ogwen Area 1 person: Search |
Car found in Idwal Car Park. Family reluctant to report person missing. Search carried out but nothing found. Body found in 1992 |
| 26 |
13 Oct 1991 to 13 Oct 1991 Tryfan Top Of Grooved Arete 4 people: Climbing |
Two parties got stuck at the top of Grooved Arete after much messing around on the Knights move. It was dark when they completed the route. None could find their way down in the mist. |
| 25 |
3 Oct 1991 to 3 Oct 1991 Llanfairfechan Old Quarries 1 person: Walking |
Local out for a walk then he got stuck. Extricated and taken home |
| 24 |
30 Aug 1991 to 30 Aug 1991 Llyn Y Cwn 1 person: Walking |
Casualty taken ill whilst camping Collected by CFlight, 22 Sqn. Ill with possible chest infection |
| 23 |
20 Aug 1991 to 20 Aug 1991 Devils Kitchen Search |
Report of whistles from area of devils Kitchen. A short search was carried out. Nothing found |
| 22 |
18 Aug 1991 to 18 Aug 1991 Glyder Fawr East Gully 2 people: Walking |
Party choose the wrong path and walked themselves into a position from which they could not retreat. Escorted to safety |
| 21 |
12 Aug 1991 to 12 Aug 1991 Carneddau Gyrn Wigau 1 person: Walking |
Casualty collapsed feeling ill and vomiting having visited the Dentist. Evacuated by C Flight 22 Sqn |
| 20 |
9 Aug 1991 to 9 Aug 1991 Tyrfan North Ridge 1 person: Scrambling |
Casualty suffered two heart attacks. Fatal |
| 19 |
25 Jul 1991 to 25 Jul 1991 Tryfan Heather Terrace 1 person: Scrambling |
Party were descending South Gully. Casualty slipped and fell some 30 feet. Depressed fracture to front of skull |
| 18 |
21 Jul 1991 to 21 Jul 1991 Y Garn N E Ridge 1 person: Walking |
Casualty tripped and took a tumbling fall. Head and Ribs injured |
| 17 |
9 Jun 1991 to 9 Jun 1991 Cwm Eigiau 1 person: D of E |
Casualty was blown over whilst pitching camp. Carried down to Eigiau Dam. Abrasions and bruises to knee |
| 16 |
8 Jun 1991 to 8 Jun 1991 London Crags Caseg Ffraith 1 person: Abseiling |
Casualty was abseiling to recover gear when belay parted company from the earth and he tumbled about 40 ft. Carried down to farm. Fracture of oscalsis, scalp laceration, Elbow Laceration |
| 15 |
2 Jun 1991 to 2 Jun 1991 Afon Llugwy Near Miners Bridge 1 person: Walking |
Casualty on night walk. Slipped off path a slid some 40 ft into river bed. Sustained minor injuries. Bruised ribs, Scalp wound, Bruised knee |
| 14 |
21 May 1991 to 21 May 1991 Glyder Fawr High Pastures 3 people: Walking |
The 3 left for a walk. Took the wrong turning and got stuck some 140 ft up High Pastures. They blew whistles to attract attention. Lifted off by C Flight 22 Sqn and delivered to Base. |
| 13 |
16 May 1991 to 16 May 1991 Cwm Bochllwyd 1 person: Walking |
Casualty was supposed to walk down. Walked around Llyn Bochllwyd and suffered stomach cramps. Waited to be found. Escorted and walked down slowly whilst Team member carried her pack. |
| 12 |
13 May 1991 to 13 May 1991 Devils Kitchen Devils Dump 1 person: Walking |
Casualty's first walk in area. Got to Llyn y Cwn then lost his way in mist. Became cragfast. Collected and brought to safety. |
| 11 |
12 May 1991 to 12 May 1991 Carneddau Cwm Dulyn 3 people: Walking |
Reports of shouts for help. Informants were camped at Dulyn Bothy. Alerted by lights above Dulyn. Miss-heard. The 3 were doing the 14 Peaks. False alarm with good intent |
| 10 |
5 May 1991 to 5 May 1991 Tryfan North Ridge 1 person: Climbing |
Casualty slipped and fell about 25 ft. A large well managed party. Evacuated by C Flight, 22 Sqn. Spine Wedge Compression of T6, Large laceration to back of scalp |
| 9 |
28 Apr 1991 to 28 Apr 1991 Glyder Fach Bristley Ridge 2 people: Scrambling |
Casualty collapsed whilst ascending Ridge. Was hyperventilating. Evacuated by C Flight, 22 Sqn. |
| 8 |
16 Apr 1991 to 16 Apr 1991 Milestone Buttress & Wrinkle Slab 2 people: Walking |
Party caught by darkness without a torch. Could not find the descent route |
| 7 |
7 Apr 1991 to 7 Apr 1991 Tryfan North Ridge 1 person: Scrambling |
Casualty slipped whilst on damp rock whilst descending. Twisted knee |
| 6 |
6 Apr 1991 to 6 Apr 1991 Craig Yr Ysfa Search |
A party reported that they heard calls for help. They were insistent that they were people not animals. Search above and below crags. Nothing found |
| 5 |
24 Mar 1991 to 24 Mar 1991 Conwy River Fairy Glen Betws Y Coed 1 person: Walking |
Casualty stood too close to edge which collapsed. He fell some 80 feet in flooded river. Body recovered the following day. Team working in support of Police Divers |
| 4 |
17 Mar 1991 to 17 Mar 1991 Glyder Fach Bristley Ridge 1 person: Scrambling |
Casualty too close and got nudged off when man above stumbled. Fell about 39 ft. Walked down then stretcher to below cloud base then helicopter to hospital. Fracture of right Zygoma, Fracture of clavicle |
| 3 |
10 Feb 1991 to 10 Feb 1991 Ysgolion Duon Western Gully 1 person: Climbing |
Casualty fell off the day before. Bivvied the night and were found the next day by a party climbing the route. There was very little ice on the crux, Grade 5. Ankle 2nd degree Potts |
| 2 |
9 Feb 1991 to 9 Feb 1991 Craig Yr Ysfa Obelisk Gully 4 people: Climbing |
Casualty was soloing; lost his crampon placement, fell about 40 feet and hit a large boulder. Evacuated by C Flight, 22 Sqn. Fractured Tibia and Fibula |
| 1 |
3 Jan 1991 to 3 Jan 1991 Cwm Eigiau Cedryn Cottage 4 people: Walking |
As the party went up the snow came down. 2 got over to A5, 2 got to Cedryn Cottage. The 2 on the A5 did not have the car keys. 2 at the cottage were collected and all delivered to their car |
There were 40 incidents involving 75 people for the year 1991.
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