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Snowdonia Lake Search: Police Divers Hunt Missing Man
21 Jul
Summary
- A man went missing at Llyn Geirionydd on Sunday evening.
- Police divers and helicopters are assisting in the ongoing search.
- The public is urged to avoid the lake area for safety reasons.
An extensive search is underway for a man who disappeared at Llyn Geirionydd on Sunday evening. Emergency services, including police divers and a helicopter, were deployed to the 45-acre lake, situated on the slopes of the Carneddau mountains in Snowdonia. The alarm was raised around 7:10 PM on Sunday, and despite continuous searches throughout the night, the man has not yet been found. Authorities have confirmed that the man's immediate family has been informed and are receiving support.
The search efforts have intensified, with an increased emergency service presence observed at the popular watersports destination. Police are urging the public to avoid the lake area to facilitate the ongoing operation. Llyn Geirionydd is known for activities like kayaking and is the only lake within Eryri National Park permitting speedboats.
Authorities are appealing for any individuals who were present at the lake on Sunday evening and have not yet spoken to the police to make contact. This incident follows a previous recovery of a 21-year-old man's body from the same lake just 11 days prior.
