RESCUERS were called out after a girl took ill on a mountain during a Duke of Edinburgh expedition.

The girl had fallen ill on the Western Slopes of Y Diffwys.

South Snowdonia Search and Rescue Team posted on Facebook on Monday, March 27: "The team doctor had a lift up from a local farmer, Arfon Owen, up to the casualty. Luckily Rescue 187 was available to land nearby and take the casualty to Bronglais Hospital.

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"The team wishes to thank Mr Owen for his assistance, and note the excellent leadership of the teachers who were with the group."