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Tower Ridge, Ben Nevis

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Two climbers became trapped on the eastern traverse of Tower Ridge, Ben Nevis, during heavy snow on the evening of 15 March 2023. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and search and rescue helicopter R151 conducted a challenging rescue operation in extreme weather conditions, successfully airlifting both casualties to safety by 2.30am.

Outcome: both casualties airlifted to safety by helicopter

Responding team

Lochaber MRT — team website ↗

Source

Scots rescue teams battle extreme conditions to airlift stranded Ben Nevis hikers to safety news · dailyrecord.co.uk

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