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Two climbers missing after Glencoe avalanche Glencoe avalanche climber rescued but one still missing
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Two climbers are missing following an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands. A climber has been rescued but another is missing following an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands.
Mountain rescue teams are searching for the pair who were believed to be climbing on Stob Coire nan Lochan, part of the Three Sisters ridges in Glencoe, on Friday. The casualty was being assessed for hypothermia by a paramedic at Stob Coire nan Lochan, part of the Three Sisters ridges in Glencoe.
Glencoe Mountain Rescue led the search for six hours on Friday night, alongside Lochaber Mountain Rescue. Rescue efforts continued on Saturday. Police, HM Coastguard and mountain rescue teams searched for six hours on Friday after the two were reported missing at about 22:00.
Team leader John Stevenson said the two were still "overdue". Rescue efforts for the second person continued on Saturday.
He continued: "We have some team members down there but we're only guessing at the moment. The two people are just overdue. Weather conditions
"We were asked to send people down to help and are checking out avalanche debris in the area they were supposed to be in. A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: "Last night Police Scotland requested HM Coastguard assistance for two walkers who had been reported overdue.
"The helicopter was out last night and we've gone back this morning." "HM Coastguard Stornoway helicopter was sent to the area just before 22:00 to carry out a search. They were unable to find the walkers but reported that they did see evidence of an avalanche in the area.
"Due to the weather conditions on scene the search was suspended until first light today.
"The search was resumed just after 8am this morning with two Coastguard helicopters from Inverness and Prestwick tasked to assist.
"Inverness Coastguard helicopter transported Glencoe and Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Teams to the area, whilst Prestwick Coastguard helicopter carried out an extensive search of the walkers' route.
"One walker has been located and the helicopter paramedic winchman is currently assessing them for hypothermia.
"The search is ongoing for the second walker and we have no further information at this stage."
Avalanche risk
The risk of avalanche in Glencoe on Friday and Saturday was rated "considerable" by the Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS), particularly at corrie rims, gully tops and steep slope tops.The risk of avalanche in Glencoe on Friday and Saturday was rated "considerable" by the Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS), particularly at corrie rims, gully tops and steep slope tops.
A SAIS report warned that conditions would "remain wintry and unsettled" for a few days.A SAIS report warned that conditions would "remain wintry and unsettled" for a few days.