Two ladies lost their lives after going for an adventurous swim in a picturesque pond at one of Britain's most frequented mountain areas.
The North Wales Police received a call at 9:31 pm regarding an incident where one individual had been retrieved from the water, while another remained in a pool along the Watkin Path at Nant Gwynant.
The Llanberis mountain rescue team was summoned alongside the North Wales Police, an air ambulance, and coast guard rescue helicopters.
The duo were discovered lifeless following their evening swim at the waterfall pool within the Snowdonia mountain range, which had been highly recommended by adventurous internet scouts.
Emergency responders were summoned to the pool along the infamous Watkin Path, which leads up to the peak of Mount Snowdon—now referred to as Yr Wyddfa—on Wednesday evening.
Upon their arrival, one woman had already been rescued from the water.
The other one was pulled out of the pool shortly after. However, unfortunately, both were declared deceased.
The North Wales Police have stated that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the two women, and the coroner has also been notified.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Gibson from North Wales Police stated: "Our condolences continue to be with the families and friends of both women."
'A probe has been initiated to determine what transpired.'
We urge everyone who might have walked along or near the Watkin Path between 6 PM and 9 PM yesterday evening to come forward and get in touch with us.
The force stated: "Two females passed away after an occurrence in Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd last evening."
The police were summoned at 9:31 pm after receiving a report that one woman had been retrieved from the water, with another reportedly still in the water near the ponds along the Watkin Path.
The Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team was sent to the location alongside North Wales Police, the Air Ambulance, and the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter.
The second woman was retrieved from the water; nonetheless, despite the collective efforts of everyone present, both were declared deceased at the location.
Each year, Snowdon draws over 600,000 hikers, mountaineers, and visitors who come for a range of hiking paths and a railway that leads all the way up to its peak at 3,560 feet.
The 8-mile-long Watkin Path, where the incident occurred, is noted for being "one of the steepest and most difficult trails leading up to Snowdon."
It is expected to take between four to seven hours to finish – and taking a plunge in the water is considered a must for numerous hikers.
Nevertheless, the path is believed to go alongside a sequence of vivid turquoise waterfalls prior to rapidly increasing in challenge following the passage near Gladstone Rock.
The pools have been referred to as 'possibly the most stunning location for wild swimming within the entire National Park.'
Strolling bloggers, The Walking Northerners comment: "The Watkins Path Waterfall remains a fairly secluded spot—likely because Watkin Path is recognized as one of the tougher ascents up Snowdon."
Many tourists prefer choosing one of the more visitor-oriented paths and end up overlooking this concealed treasure entirely.
Despite its pristine beauty, this hidden gem of a swimming spot won’t stay under the radar for long. It’s likely just a matter of time until it gains popularity. Therefore, make sure you visit soon before it becomes overrun with visitors!
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