Yorkshire climber in fall rescued by RAF

Mountain rescuers were called into action to help two Leeds students after the lead climber fell eight metres in Gwynedd.

The pair were visiting the area during a climbing trip at the weekend.

The Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the incident on the Christmas Curry route, which forms part of the famous crags of Tremadog, just before 4pm on Saturday.

A team spokesperson said: “The pair had been climbing the classic route, where the lead climber took a substantial fall of around 10 meters.

“Luckily a fellow climber on a nearby route heard the pair’s cries for help and raised the alarm.

“The casualty suffered a minor head injury during the fall, and was treated for a suspected spinal injury and a dislocated right arm.”

The Yorkshire Post understands that the climber did not suffer any serious injuries following the incident.

Around 13 volunteers took part in the rescue operation along with North Wales police officers and an RAF rescue helicopter from RAF Valley on Anglesey.

A team spokesperson added: “The team were on scene within 14 minutes of the call, and quickly reached the top of the Plum Buttress to set up a technical rope rescue system and evacuate the pair.

“The casualty was evacuated to Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor by an RAF Rescue Helicopter from RAF Valley on Anglesey.”