Tributes to Two Men Who Died on Yr Wyddfa
Tributes have been paid to two men, aged 19 and 20, who died after being reported missing on Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon.
They have been identified locally as Eddie Hill, 20, and Jayden Long, 19, both from Norfolk.
Their bodies were discovered on Yr Wyddfa on Thursday following concerns raised about their welfare on Wednesday, which led to a search by mountain rescue teams despite challenging conditions.
Family Tributes
Jayden's sister, Josie, described him on Instagram as an "amazing, kind and caring big brother."
The Eastern Daily Press reported that Eddie's brother Harry referred to him as a "beloved son" and "the most amazing brother" in a social media post.
"Words cannot describe the pain that me and my family and friends are going through at the moment. He is the most beautiful boy inside and out and he will be missed dearly."
Josie also wrote about her brother, saying he was "doing something he loved and was taken from us too soon."
"I cannot put into words how hard this is for me and everyone who knew Jayden."
Community Response and Safety Advice
Heather Jones, clerk of Llanberis Community Council, extended condolences to the families and acknowledged the dedication of the search teams.
"We are thankful for their services as we know that it is also very traumatic for them," she said.
She urged people to exercise caution when venturing into the mountains.
"What we'd like to say is, please be very safe when you go up [the mountains]. If they are bad here in the village of Llanberis, I can tell you they are tenfold up on the mountain."
Search Efforts
Jurgen Dissmann, chairman of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, stated that despite snow and ice, search teams worked through the night to locate the men.
"Despite the determined and sustained commitment of everyone involved, we are deeply saddened that, despite all efforts, the outcome was not what we had hoped for."
The search involved the Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, a RAF Mountain Rescue Team, and HM Coastguard personnel.
