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Body Found on Yr Wyddfa Identified as 27-Year-Old Kieran

Police closed the search after formal identification, with notifications to the family and the coroner.

Overview

  • North Wales Police said a body was discovered on Tuesday afternoon, September 30, and formally identified as Kieran, 27, from Worcestershire.
  • Kieran reached the summit around 7am on Monday and was last seen near Bwlch Glas close to the Pyg Track shortly before midday.
  • A multi-agency operation involved North Wales Police, Llanberis Mountain Rescue teams and the HM Coastguard helicopter from Caernarfon.
  • Officers had appealed for walkers’ photos and for a group who spoke with Kieran around noon to come forward during the search.
  • Chief Inspector Emma Parry offered condolences and thanked partner agencies, as police confirmed family liaison and coronial processes are underway.