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walkers fallen into corrie Highlands

Ben Nevis, Coire Eòghainn

Four walkers fell approximately 130 feet into Coire Eòghainn on Ben Nevis after straying from the tourist path during a blizzard descent. One casualty self-evacuated to Glen Nevis where he was picked up by a member of the public and taken to hospital; the other three were met by rescuers while walking down with non-serious injuries.

Outcome: one casualty taken to hospital, three walked down with non-serious injuries

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