The woman had to be airlifted out of the forest on a stretcher after suffering an accident while canyoning
The South Snowdonia Search & Rescue Team conducted the rescue (Image: South Snowdonia Search & Rescue Team)
A woman was airlifted to safety after a fall in a Welsh rainforest. The incident occurred while she was canyoning with a group in Coed Llennyrch, a region of temperate rainforest with deep ravines in Gwynedd.
She slipped on wet rocks and broke her ankle. The South Snowdonia Search and Rescue team were called and descended to the casualty. The woman was carefully lifted out of the canyon on a stretcher.
She was then airlifted by the Coastguard helicopter from a nearby field. For the biggest stories in Wales first, sign up to our daily newsletter here
A spokesperson for South Snowdonia SAR stated: “At 11:48 on Thursday morning, the team was called out to assist a woman who had injured herself while canyoning with a group in Coed Llennyrch.
“Unfortunately, she had slipped on wet, algae covered rocks and suffered a broken ankle.
“With the help of her guide, she was able to move onto a nearby rock to wait for assistance.
“When the team arrived, members descended to the casualty, who was in a lot of pain.
“Our casualty carer provided pain relief and carefully repositioned her ankle in a splint to maintain blood circulation before packaging her safely,” reports North Wales Live.
The woman was airlifted by the coastguard following the incident (Image: South Snowdonia Search & Rescue Team)
The statement continued: “Meanwhile, other team members prepared a rope system to allow a safe extraction from the canyon. Once secured in the stretcher, ropes were used to hoist her to the top, where more team members were ready to assist.
“A request was made for Coastguard Rescue 936, and the team continued the stretcher carrying through steep, challenging, narrow woodland terrain. Once over the stile and into the field, she was transferred into the helicopter and flown directly to hospital.
“This callout concluded at 17:23, marking the end of a long and demanding day. A huge well done to everyone involved. Great teamwork and everyone deserved a good rest after that one! Wishing the casualty a speedy recovery.
“A big thank you to the crew of Coastguard Rescue 936 for their excellent assistance and teamwork once again.”
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