A Swansea pensioner has claimed the title of the oldest person to complete a solo ascent of Mount Snowdon, surpassing the previous record holder by a full two years. John Llewellyn, 87, reached the 3,560ft summit of the tallest peak in England and Wales, though his triumph was tempered by a dramatic rescue on the way back down. The veteran mountaineer, who has conquered Snowdon on more than 20 occasions, had planned the climb as his last charitable effort, raising funds for cancer charities in honour of his late father. Mountain rescue teams confirmed the new record after bringing him to safety. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say His younger son, Hywel, accompanied him on the expedition, though the pair maintained a careful distance to...
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