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Police Overhaul Mountain 999 Protocols Following Climbers' Deaths

A UK police force has revised its procedures for handling emergency calls from mountainous regions following the tragic deaths of two young climbers in February. The policy change comes after the victims' emergency phone calls were cut off during their ascent of Mount Snowdon.

Referenced News Coverage (2 sources)

Change to mountain 999 calls after two young hikers die (Metro UK)
Police overhaul 999 mountain call rules after deaths of Norfolk climbers in Wales (The Independent UK)