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climber caught in avalanche Highlands
Ben Nevis, Number 5 Gully
A climber was injured after being caught in an avalanche in Number 5 Gully on Ben Nevis during a period of heightened avalanche risk across Scotland's mountains. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team responded to the incident. The incident occurred amid prolonged snowfall that raised avalanche hazard levels to 'high' in Lochaber and 'considerable' in five other monitored areas.
Outcome: casualty rescued by Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team
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