A SEARCH and rescue team was called to assist with a man who had "blood pouring" from a leg wound.

Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue said its team was called out at Saturday lunchtime to the incident near Waterfall Gully on Tryfan.

A 74-year-old man had received a cut to his leg which was "pouring" from the wound - resulting in the loss of between 1/2 - 3/4 litre of blood and rendering him unconcious for a time.

Two team members set off with first aid equipment and oxygen and the HM Coastguard helicopter was immediately requested.

North Wales Chronicle: The man was winched up to a Coastguard helicopter and then flown to hospital. (Source Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue / Dan Romberg)The man was winched up to a Coastguard helicopter and then flown to hospital. (Source Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue / Dan Romberg)

An off duty West Midlands Ambulance NHS Trust paramedic passing by stopped and gave help and continued to assist the winchman when he arrived on scene. Once treated, the casualty was winched aboard and flown to Ysbyty Gwynedd while team members assisted the remainder of his group from the hill.

An Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue spokesperson said: "We hope the casualty makes a speedy recovery and thank you to our colleagues from R936 and West Mids Ambulance service for their help."