Two young men found dead on Yr Wyddfa have been named locally
The pair went missing on Wednesday on the Eryri mountain range, also known as Snowdonia
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The two young men found dead on Snowdon have been named locally.
They have been named as Eddie Hill, 20, and Jayden Long, 19, from Dereham in Norfolk.
Fears for the safety of the men were reported on Wednesday, sparking a large-scale search on the Eryri mountain range.
Mountain rescue teams battled snow and ice on Yr Wyddfa - also known as Snowdon - until the early hours of Thursday morning before resuming at 8am that day.
Both men were located and recovered and their families have been informed, North Wales Police said.
Paying tribute on Instagram, Jayden's younger sister Josie called him "amazing, kind and caring ":
"I can’t believe I'm having to write this but unfortunately my amazing, kind and caring big brother passed away on Wednesday.
"I cannot put into words how hard this is for me and everyone who knew Jayden. He was doing something he loved and was taken from us too soon and he will be forever missed.
"Words cannot describe how loved he was by everyone and how much he loved us all too. He was the most amazing boy inside and out, this is all a lot to take in and I'm sorry to be telling this to everyone who knew him.
"Jay you will be missed dearly and I don't know what I'm going to do without you, I love you xx"
In another post on social media, Eddie's brother Harry said he was taken far too soon:
"It pains me too have to announce this. But to everyone that hasn’t found out. My beautiful big brother and a beloved son to my mum and dad. And the most amazing brother to my little sister. Sadly he passed away on Wednesday."
"Words can not describe the pain that me my family and friends are going through at the moment. This is a lot to take in, he was took from us far too soon and he had such big plans for his future.
"He is the most beautiful boy inside and out and he will be missed dearly. I’m sorry to who ever knew him for the good man he was. I’m sorry for everyone’s loss x"
Jurgen Dissmann, chairman of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, said: "I would like to extend our most heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the two men who have tragically lost their lives.
"The team were tasked by North Wales Police and launched an extensive multi-agency operation in full winter conditions.
"Volunteers searched across challenging mountain terrain in snow and ice, working long hours through the night in difficult weather in an effort to locate the pair as quickly as possible.
"Despite the determined and sustained commitment of everyone involved, we are deeply saddened that, despite all efforts, the outcome was not what we had hoped for."