Rescue teams called to Powys Duke of Edinburgh expedition

Aberdyfi Search and Rescue were called out to Ceinws near Machynlleth after reports of a young adult being injured last Thursday (March 21).

The team were called to the scene after reports of a young adult being “in distress” while on an expedition as part of their Duke of Edinburgh award.

The team were called out in the evening, with medical assessors being sent to the scene. Once they arrived on the scene they found the patient had injured their leg and had “become increasingly ill”.

The rescue team then transported the young person to the main road and was taken by the Duke of Edinburgh staff to get further medical assistance.   

A spokesperson for Aberdyfi Search and Rescue said: “At approximately 5:00 p.m.  the Team received notification of a young adult in distress on the hills above Ceinws.

“Part of a Duke of Edinburgh expedition, the casualty had sustained a leg injury and had also become increasingly ill. With concerns for the individual's welfare, group leaders called for assistance.

“On arrival, the Team's Remote Rescue Medical Technicians undertook medical assessment and a Team vehicle was dispatched through adjacent forestry to extract the casualty back to the road.

“The casualty was returned to the care of DoE staff for onward assessment and the incident was closed at around 8:00 p.m.”