A woman was winched by coastguard helicopter after injuring her leg in the Elan Valley. Pic: Brecon Mountain Rescue Team
A woman was airlifted to hospital by coastguard helicopter after injuring her leg in a remote area of the Elan Valley.
Brecon Mountain Rescue, Welsh Ambulance Service and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency responded to the incident on Saturday evening (August 8).
The woman sustained a lower leg injury and was treated at the scene by paramedics who then requested help from the mountain rescue team.
A Brecon Mountain Rescue spokesperson said: "Whilst arriving on scene, Maritime and Coastguard Agency Rescue 187 had managed to successfully winch the lady up and transport her to hospital.
"We wish the lady a speedy recovery and thank you to Rescue 187".
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here