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Pair found dead on mountain had 'hearts of gold'

Pair found dead on mountain had 'hearts of gold'

Summary

Two young men from Norfolk, Eddie Hill and Jayden Long, were found dead on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the highest mountain in Wales. A search team discovered their bodies after they were reported missing, and investigations into their deaths are ongoing.

Key Facts

  • Eddie Hill was 20 years old, and Jayden Long was 19 years old.
  • Both men were from Dereham, Norfolk.
  • The pair was found dead on Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, in Wales.
  • Mountain rescue teams and HM Coastguard searched in difficult winter conditions.
  • They died on Crib y Ddysgl, near the mountain’s summit.
  • Their former school, Dereham Sixth Form College, has expressed shock and sadness at their deaths.
  • An inquest into their deaths will begin on Friday.

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