Two bodies have been found on Yr Wyddfa (also known as Snowdon) after searches have been taking place to try and find two missing men.
North Wales Police have confirmed that the two men were aged 19 and 20.
The force has said concerns for their welfare were reported on Wednesday 18th February with several mountain rescue teams as well as the coastguard being deployed to try and locate them in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Officers have said both men have been formally identified, and their families have been informed as well as the coroner.
Crews from Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Service, SARDA and HM Coastguard all attended to try and find the two men.
Jurgen Dissmann, Chair of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, said: “On behalf of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, I would like to extend our most heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the two men who have tragically lost their lives.
“The team were tasked by North Wales Police and launched an extensive multi-agency operation in full winter conditions.
“Volunteers searched across challenging mountain terrain in snow and ice, working long hours through the night in difficult weather in an effort to locate the pair as quickly as possible.
“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.
“I would like to sincerely thank our colleagues from Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Team, SARDA and HM Coastguard for their invaluable assistance throughout the operation.”
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