Lost & Found | MREW | NWMRA | SAR Links | UK-SAR
| No. | Details | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 36 |
31 Dec 1992 to 31 Dec 1992 Tryfan N Ridge N Tower 1 person: Scrambling |
Casualty was ascending the North Ridge and got off the easy route. Offered a rope but fell before he received the end. Fell about 50 ft. Treated and move to suitable winching location. Spine Wedge compression fracture of L3, Fracture of scaphoid |
| 35 |
30 Dec 1992 to 30 Dec 1992 Cwm Bochlwyd Path 3 people: Walking |
Casualty slipped whilst descending icy grass. He was wearing trainers. Assisted by his 2 companions then picked up by C Flight, 22 Sqn. Cracked Tibia |
| 34 |
18 Dec 1992 to 18 Dec 1992 Afon Ogwen 1 person: Canoeing |
Casualty fell out of his canoe and became trapped. Spotted and recovered by aircrew when water level had dropped some 3 ft. Fatal drowning |
| 33 |
12 Dec 1992 to 12 Dec 1992 Tryfan Heather Terrace N. Gully 1 person: Walking |
An inexperienced hillwalker descending was caught by deteriorating weather. Slipped on wet rock and tumbled about 30 ft. Fractures of 8th & 9th ribs | Pelvis Severe bruising |
| 32 |
28 Nov 1992 to 28 Nov 1992 Cwm Idwal Path Down From Slabs 1 person: Walking |
The casualty ran to catch up with her boy friend, tripped and injured leg. Collected by C Flight, 22 Sqn. Fracture of top of Tibia |
| 31 |
21 Nov 1992 to 21 Nov 1992 Tryfan Above Milestone Buttress 7 people: Scrambling |
Large party got separated not knowing which route they were on. The 3 got stuck in gathering darkness trying to descend the North Ridge. Collected and brought to safety. |
| 30 |
14 Nov 1992 to 14 Nov 1992 Tryfan And Glyderau 11 people: Search |
A party of 11 left car park at 09.40 hrs. Two drew ahead and became separated. Lost their way and descended to Nant Peris. The rest of party was confused. |
| 29 |
8 Nov 1992 to 8 Nov 1992 Tryfan E. Face North Gully 2 people: Search |
The pair left late to climb on East Face. Caught by darkness and did not know the area. Bivvied for the night. Found by aircraft in morning. Collected and escorted to safety |
| 28 |
1 Nov 1992 to 1 Nov 1992 Afon Conwy Penmachno Bridge 1 person: Canoeing |
Party of canoeists missed the breakout point. One was trapped in gorge. He was pulled to safety but lost his canoe. |
| 27 |
25 Oct 1992 to 25 Oct 1992 Milestone Buttress Base Of Soapgut 1 person: Scrambling |
Casualty got lost descending North Ridge. Slipped on wet grass and fell about 25ft. Evacuated by C Flight,22 Sqn. Open fracture of Tibia and Fibula, Fracture of 12th rib, Fractured of radius |
| 26 |
4 Oct 1992 to 4 Oct 1992 Tryfan E. Face Central Gully 4 people: Scrambling |
Party started late. Climbed Grooved Arete as a single rope of four then tried to descend Central Gully. Slow descent because lack of torches. |
| 25 |
2 Oct 1992 to 2 Oct 1992 Foel Goch N E Face Yr Esgair 1 person: Walking |
Casualty leading group down difficult ground, poor choice of route. He slipped and fell about 400 ft. Fatal |
| 24 |
27 Sep 1992 to 27 Sep 1992 Craig Yr Ysfa Amphitheatre Buttress 1 person: Climbing |
Casualty fell about 20 ft. whilst leading first pitch of Amphitheatre Butttress. Evacuated by c Flight, 22 Sqn Fractured left lower ribs, minor head injury |
| 23 |
27 Sep 1992 to 27 Sep 1992 Moel Wnion West Slope 1 person: Paragliding |
Casualty tried to land down wind and down slope. Blown over on landing and dragged about 200 yds. Left First degree Potts, Right Third degree Potts |
| 22 |
25 Aug 1992 to 25 Aug 1992 Glyderau Tryfan & Cwm Bochlwyd 1 person: Search |
Subject reported missing. Found at a friends house having failed to notify anyone of his intentions |
| 21 |
11 Jul 1992 to 11 Jul 1992 Tryfan North Ridge North Tower 4 people: Scrambling |
Party left late intending to camp on the Glyderau carrying heavy packs. Casualty slipped lost balance and fell some 150 ft. Evacuated by C Flight, 22 Sqn. in very poor conditions. Depressed fracture of skull, Knee minor injury |
| 20 |
29 Jun 1992 to 29 Jun 1992 Tryfan W. Face Wrinkle Slab 1 person: Scrambling |
Party tried to descend West Face from Cannon Rock and got stuck. Park Wardens unstuck them. Team stood down when seen to be on safe ground |
| 19 |
28 Jun 1992 to 28 Jun 1992 Tryfan E. Face Thompsons Chimney 1 person: Climbing |
Casualty was seconding and was not belayed when she fell. Poor rope management. Evacuated by C Flight, 22 Sqn. Fractured Sternum, Spine Wedge Compression of L4, left/Right Fracture of Oscalsis |
| 18 |
23 May 1992 to 23 May 1992 Tryfan South Ridge 2 people: Scrambling |
Casualty was descending South Ridge when he feinted and fell a short distance. Evacuated by C Flight, 22 Sqn after short carry. Mild concussion |
| 17 |
10 May 1992 to 10 May 1992 Gribin Facet Rocking Chair 2 people: Climbing |
Casualty took leader fall of about 10 ft. Held by Second. Lowered off and carried down to Idwal. Angulated fracture of ankle |
| 16 |
7 May 1992 to 7 May 1992 Braich Ty Du Pen Yr Ole Wen 1 person: Walker |
Lost walker found body. Body had been subject of search in October 1991. Found on Thursday evening, recovered on Friday morning. |
| 15 |
29 Apr 1992 to 29 Apr 1992 Penmaenmawr Druids Circle 1 person: Walking |
Casualty slipped and injured her ankle. Carried down to Graiglwyd Farm. Fractured ankle |
| 14 |
24 Apr 1992 to 24 Apr 1992 Tryfan East Face Search |
Reports of shouts for help |
| 13 |
24 Apr 1992 to 24 Apr 1992 Glyder Fawr High Pastures 2 people: Walking |
The couple were on honeymoon. They followed the parish boundary. She became cragfast half way up High Pastures. Extracted and walked down to safety. |
| 12 |
22 Apr 1992 to 22 Apr 1992 Ogwen Bank Caravan Park 1 person: Search |
Girl last seen at 20.00 hrs. Found safe & well some 500 m downstream & 120 m uphill in Penrhyn Quarry |
| 11 |
11 Apr 1992 to 11 Apr 1992 Carneddau 4 people: Search |
Group reported overdue on Aber - Ogwen walk. Late down to camp site and did not report their arrival. Check was made of high paths and tops. False alarm with good intent. |
| 10 |
8 Mar 1992 to 8 Mar 1992 Moel Siabod Top Of 1 person: Walking |
Report of a girl with an injured ankle. C Flight went straight in and evacuated. |
| 9 |
19 Feb 1992 to 19 Feb 1992 Milestone Butt Top Of Ivy Chimney 3 people: Climbing |
Leader was standing on ledge which collpased - Rockfall. which trapped rope. The leader was the only experienced member of the party. Fracture of Talus |
| 8 |
25 Jan 1992 to 25 Jan 1992 Cwm Bochllwyd Close To Path 1 person: Walking |
Casualty was sliding around on a icy stream. Injured lower leg. Carried down to Idwal. Spiral comminuted fracture of Tibia and Fibula |
| 7 |
19 Jan 1992 to 19 Jan 1992 Devils Kitchen Top Of Norwand 2 people: Climbing |
Pair had climbed Devils Norwand leaving packs at base including torches. Caught by darkness and no torches. Collected and brought down. |
| 6 |
19 Jan 1992 to 19 Jan 1992 Cwm Idwal Base Of Devils Kitchen 2 people: Walking |
Pair became confused in the mist and caught by darkness. No torches. Escorted down. |
| 5 |
18 Jan 1992 to 18 Jan 1992 Afon Ogwen, By Caravan Park 1 person: Drunk |
Team asked to assist in extraction of a man from the river. Very drunk - comatose and very large. Carried to ambulance |
| 4 |
11 Jan 1992 to 11 Jan 1992 Gribin Ridge, Football Pitch 4 people: Scrambling |
Casualty was descending, slipped on icy boulder and injured ankle. Team lifted to cloud base, collected casualty and carried him down to Idwal. Slight fracture of Maleolus |
| 3 |
5 Jan 1992 to 5 Jan 1992 Llyn Dulyn, Bothy 5 people: Walking |
Party camped in bothy. Tried to regain car around midday but foot bridge flooded. Returned to bothy in a state of collapse. Team drove up to Melynllyn collected the three and drove them back to car |
| 2 |
1 Jan 1992 to 1 Jan 1992 Milestone Buttress Just Above 6 people: Scrambling |
Casualty became sperparated from friends. Tried to descend North Ridge Tryfan and became cragfast. Lifted off by C Flight, 22 Sqn at dusk |
| 1 |
1 Jan 1992 to 1 Jan 1992 Carnedd Llewelyn 2 people: Walking |
Report of misplaced person. Separated on Llewelyn. Confused navigating. She got down to the car at Trwsbwll but had no keys. He got down to Ogwen and reported problem. |
There were 36 incidents involving 83 people for the year 1992.
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