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Stac Pollaidh, north of Ullapool, Highlands

A 16-year-old fell fatally while walking on Stac Pollaidh north of Ullapool on 26 August 2018. Emergency services were alerted after he was reported overdue, and his body was recovered by Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team with assistance from a coastguard helicopter.

Outcome: fatality

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