TWO women died after being rescued from popular wild swimming pools in Snowdonia last night.
North Wales Police said the women were found in Nant Gwynant valley, in Eryri National Park, Wales.
Officers rushed to the scene at 9.30pm after one woman was pulled from the water.
Another was in the pools on the Watkin path nearby – one of the six main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa.
She was also rescued from the water but tragically both women died at the scene.
The large, deep Watkin Path pools are a very popular wild swimming spot due to the clear water and beautiful waterfalls.
The Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, air ambulance and Coastguard helicopter all attended the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Gibson of North Wales Police said cops are appealing for anyone who was walking nearby at the time to gt in touch.
An investigation into their deaths is underway and the coroner has been informed.
A North Wales Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 21:31hrs following a report that one female had been pulled from the water, and another was reported to be in the water at the pools on the Watkin Path.
“The Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team were dispatched to the area along with North Wales Police, the Air Ambulance and the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter.
“The second female was pulled from the water, however, despite the best efforts of all involved both were pronounced dead at the scene.”
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