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Ffion Lewis

Snowdon tragedy as woman is killed falling off ridge

A woman has died after falling from Snowdon's notorious Crib Goch ridge.

North Wales Police discovered the woman after appeals to find a missing black and tan Collie cross dog which is understood to belong to the woman.

Rescuers were alerted by her partner and others on the peak who heard shouting, reports NorthWalesLive.

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The tragedy on the infamous knife-edge ridge near Snowdon's peak happened on Sunday December 19.

A coastguard rescue helicopter from Caernarfon and Llanberis mountain rescuers were called out and the mountain rescue volunteers escorted the woman’s partner back down to safety.

Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team had been looking for the missing dog which has since been found.

The volunteers went on to warn Christmas walkers and climbers to be careful when climbing in Crib Goch over the festive season

They said: "Please be careful in this area as it can be very hazardous."

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