AIRLIFT RESCUES.A MAN was airlifted to hospital after falling 20ft off an Anglesey Anglesey or Anglesea (both: ăng`gəlsē), island and county (1985 est. pop. 68,800), 278 sq mi (719 sq km), NW Wales. Beaumaris is the chief town. It is a region of low, rolling hills. cliff. The man fell at around 4pm yesterday on cliffs near Trearddur Bay. RAF Valley's Squadron A squadron is a small unit or formation of cavalry, aircraft (including balloons), or warships. Army and Marines A cavalry squadron (horse or armoured) typically consists of three to five troops. 22 rescue helicopter winched the man from the site and he was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd. It is understood he suffered leg injuries. The Sea King was then grounded at the hospital with mechanical problem. Crews were then called to Snowdon to rescue a 51-year-old who had fallen on the Pyg Track and suffered leg injuries. He was airlifted in difficult cloud conditions. |
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