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Inquests Opened, Adjourned in Deaths of Two Dereham Hikers Found on Yr Wyddfa Ridge

The coroner indicated the fatalities were 'unnatural', with causes to be determined following post-mortem examinations.

Overview

  • Jayden Long, 19, and Eddie Hill, 20, were found on Crib y Ddysgl, a knife-edge section of the Snowdon Horseshoe, after searches in snow and icy conditions.
  • Brief hearings in Caernarfon opened the inquests and then adjourned them to allow further investigation while post-mortem results are awaited.
  • North West Wales senior coroner Kate Robertson said she has reason to suspect the deaths were unnatural and expressed condolences to the families.
  • Families have launched a fundraiser for Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, with donations exceeding £12,000.
  • The national park advises the Crib Goch/Crib y Ddysgl scramble involves extremely challenging, exposed terrain and is unsuitable for inexperienced walkers or poor weather, where accidents are common.