climber fall Highlands Serious incident

Ben Nevis, East Gully of Aonach Mor

Sunday, 2 October 2016

A 21-year-old climber died after falling on Ben Nevis near the East Gully of Aonach Mor whilst climbing with a companion on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services including Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and HM Coastguard responded, and the casualty was airlifted to hospital but died from injuries sustained.

Outcome: fatality

Responding team

Lochaber MRT — team website ↗

Source

Climber (21) dies after Highland peak plunge - Ross-shire Journal news · ross-shirejournal.co.uk

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