Walker rescued after 30ft Pont Melin-Fach fall

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Brecon MRT at work rescuing the manImage source, Brecon Mountain Rescue Team
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The rescue operation went on into the early hours of Sunday

A man was rescued after he became trapped following a 30ft fall from a walking route.

Emergency services worked in "treacherous conditions" during the rescue at Pont Melin-Fach, Ystradfellte, in Powys, external, which went on until the early hours of Sunday.

They also had to rescue a woman who had become trapped going to the man's aid.

Western Beacons Mountain Rescue team said the pair had minor injuries and were later able to walk off the hill.