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fatal fall Highlands Serious incident
Carn Mor Dearg Arete, Ben Nevis
A 51-year-old hillwalker from the Aberdeen area died after falling 400–600 feet from the Carn Mor Dearg Arete, a ridge adjacent to Ben Nevis. His companions raised the alarm on Friday morning and Lochaber Mountain Rescue recovered his body; he was pronounced dead at Fort William hospital. Conditions were reported as good and the group was well-equipped.
Outcome: fatality
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