climber death and multiple rescues Highlands Serious incident

Ben Nevis

Tuesday, 8 March 2022

A 28-year-old climber died on Ben Nevis on 9 March 2022, with 23 other people rescued in multiple separate incidents across the mountain. Two soldiers assisting stranded climbers sustained minor injuries requiring hospital treatment. The incidents occurred during challenging winter conditions with snow and ice coverage.

Outcome: one fatality, 23 people safely evacuated

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Sources

Climber dies and 23 rescued from Ben Nevis news · bbc.com
Ben Nevis: Man dies and two injured after large-scale operation on mountain that saw soldiers step in to help news · news.sky.com

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