A dog has tragically died and two others were rescued after they fell down a ravine on a popular walk in Mid Wales.

A rescue team was called out after reports that three dogs had fallen along the Torrent Walk near Dolgellau on Sunday evening (August 25).

The team having had to perform a similar rescue only a few weeks ago were prepared to make a similar rescue however this time it involved three.  

A spokesperson for Aberdfyi Search and Rescue Service said: “On arrival, it was clear that the rescue would require specialist teams across three locations.

"It was also confirmed that only two dogs had survived so resources were directed to those locations as priority.”

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After investigating the scene they found the surviving dogs in dangerous spots.

Speaking about the complex rescue, the spokesperson added: “The first dog was stuck on a ledge down a steep bank, which required the rope technicians to setup a dual rope system to access. Once the system was rigged, a team member was lowered to the dogs location.

“The dog was loaded into a large bag and attached to the rope system before being hauled back up to the path above.”

“The second dog had fallen down to the fast-flowing water at the base of the ravine, and made its way to safety on a rock on the opposite side.”

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However their recent experience allowed them to make a swift rescue of the stricken dogs.

“With a recent rescue in almost the exact same location, the swiftwater rescue technicians (SRT) quickly rigged a system to access the water down a slightly less steep section of bank," the rescue team said.

"Once at the water level, an SRT waded across to the dog on a tether with another SRT downstream for backup.

“The dog was attached to the tether and guided back across the water, before being guided back to the path using the rope system. Both dogs appeared unharmed, but were taken to a nearby vet for a check over to be sure.”

The dog that did not survive the fall was also recovered and was transported back to its family at a nearby campsite.

​“The family are in our thoughts at this difficult time,” the rescue team added.