Brecon Mountain Rescue Team have confirmed the sad news that a dog has died after falling from the summit of Pen y Fan.
A spokesperson for the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team said:
“The team were called by Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police at 11am yesterday to assist a man who’s dog had run off the top of Pen y Fan.
“The dog was supervised and on a lead when it chased a piece of litter off the summit and fell onto the NE face. Team members assisted to retrieve the dog who sadly, had not survive the fall.
“While the team were on the steep ground some members of public were throwing stones off the top, not knowing that team members were working on the face beneath them. Please be mindfull of what is below when you are on the mountains and never throw anything off cliffs.
“Our thoughts are with the owners of the dog who have experienced this tragic accident through no fault of their own.
“During the rescue two dogs were seen off the lead on the summit. Please keep your dog under control at all times and do not put yourself at risk by going onto the face. Also please note that we have gained permission from The National Trust as the land owners, to use the drone alongside any air assets before flying.”
