A hiker, dressed in shorts, who was rescued from a mountain during Storm Amy, told the team, “The weather didn’t look that bad”.
He was stranded amid wind gusts of up to 86mph.
The hiker was trapped below the summit of Tryfan, located in Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia, Wales.
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On 3 October, the rescue mission took place – with the organisation saying that it was “avoidable” and that “some common sense could have prevented” it.
In the clip, mist covers the top of the mountain, making visibility almost impossible.
The hiker is shown hiding behind a group of rocks as rain pours down, according to Need To Know.
Another person emerges, believed to be one of the rescue team, who aids the person to safety.
“No sooner had Storm Amy hit than the team was called out for a solo walker stuck below the summit of Tryfan,” the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation wrote.
“With winds gusting up to 86mph in Capel Curig, a hill party made their way to the casualty’s location, but the weather made progress slow as they navigated steep ground on the east side of the mountain.
“Once with the casualty, they found he had set off in shorts as ‘the weather didn’t look that bad.’
“He was given warm clothing before a technical rope rescue system was used to lower him to safe ground, before being walked off the mountain to base.
“This was another avoidable callout that some common sense could have prevented.
“The storm has been forecast for days, with weather warnings in place.
“High rainfall also made route choices difficult as mountain streams turned into rivers and caused flooding.
“Before setting off, check the forecast on apps [and] be prepared to change, or cancel your plans for a better day.
“The mountains will always be here.”
Users have flocked to the comments to share their reactions.
“A condom could have avoided this,” said one person.
Emm added: “I refuse to criticise anyone as we all have made mistakes, but in shorts? In this!”
“Postman lost?” commented Liz.
Lesley said: “Hats off to you all. Patience of saints and hearts of gold.”
“Good job, but bloody Muppet,” added Howard.
Storm Amy battered the UK over the weekend, with up to 100mph winds in some areas and widespread damage reported.
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