inadequately equipped walkers lost and hypothermic on summit Highlands Serious incident

Ben Nevis

Monday, 2 January 2023

Two English walkers were rescued from the summit of Ben Nevis after becoming lost, wet and cold whilst wearing inadequate clothing including jeans and trainers. Three other hillwalkers found them on the plateau and provided warm clothing and assistance before the rescue team met them lower down; both casualties were mildly hypothermic but uninjured.

Outcome: rescued by other hillwalkers and Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, descended safely with mildly hypothermic casualties warmed up

Responding team

Lochaber MRT — team website ↗

Source

'Incredibly stupid' walkers in jeans and trainers rescued from Ben Nevis, just days after avalanche death news · scottishdailyexpress.co.uk

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