Tributes to mountain death man
Tuesday 10th February 2009, 12:15PM GMT.
Tributes were today paid to a 27-year-old Shropshire photographer, who died while taking pictures in the Snowdonia mountain range in North Wales.
Gwyn Norrell, 27, of Snailbeach, near Shrewsbury, was found on Mount Snowdon on Saturday.
He had worked as a skilled operator in the plant room at the St Ivel factory in Minsterley for five years.
Today St Ivel Managing Director Kevin Green expressed his “deep sadness” at his death.
He said: “Our heart felt condolences go out to Gwyn’s family at this very sad time.”
“He was a much valued and well loved member of the team, who will be sadly missed by friends and colleagues across the business.”
Mr Norrell’s body was discovered as the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team went to the aid of two men who had fallen from Clogwyn Coch.
One of the climbers had used a lighter to attract the attention of the rescue helicopter crew, who were using night vision goggles after they were scrambled from RAF Valley on Anglesey.
Mr Norrell was born in Shrewsbury and lived in Snailbeach all his life.
He had gone to Snowdon on Friday morning to take pictures.
He leaves behind his parents Diane and Clive and brothers Toby, 23, and Gregor, 24.
Yesterday Mr Norrell’s parents paid tribute to their son, calling him a “unique” person, who was an “excellent photographer”.
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