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climber fall Highlands Serious incident

Bidean nam Bian, Glencoe

A 39-year-old climber fell and died on Bidean nam Bian in Glencoe on 8 March 2013. This was the 12th mountain death in Scotland that year, prompting public debate about mountain safety and rescue services.

Outcome: fatality

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