NEWSAR called to Moel Famau to assist walker with suspected fracture

A volunteer rescue team was called to assist an injured walker on Moel Famau yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 19 February.

At around 2pm, North East Wales Search and Rescue (NEWSAR) received a request from North Wales Police to help a female casualty suspected of having a fractured ankle.

Rescuers provided on-scene medical care, including pain relief and splinting, before transporting the woman back to Bwlch Pen Barras car park, where she was handed over to the Welsh Ambulance Service for further treatment.

Lifesaving efforts by volunteers

NEWSAR is a volunteer-run rescue team that operates 24/7 across Flintshire, Denbighshire, Wrexham, and parts of Conwy and Powys, responding to mountain rescue emergencies and searches for missing persons.

Founded in 1979, the team is affiliated with the North Wales Mountain Rescue Association and also assists neighbouring areas such as Cheshire and Shropshire when needed.

As a registered charity, NEWSAR relies entirely on donations and grants to cover its £30,000 annual operating costs. These funds support essential equipment, vehicle maintenance, and ongoing volunteer training.

Donations to support the rescue team can be made via the NEWSAR fundraising page.