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Glencoe avalanche climber rescued but one still missing | |
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A climber has been rescued but another is missing following an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands. | |
The casualty was being assessed for hypothermia by a paramedic at Stob Coire nan Lochan, part of the Three Sisters ridges in Glencoe. | |
Police, HM Coastguard and mountain rescue teams searched for six hours on Friday after the two were reported missing at about 22:00. | |
Rescue efforts for the second person continued on Saturday. | |
Weather conditions | |
A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: "Last night Police Scotland requested HM Coastguard assistance for two walkers who had been reported overdue. | |
"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. |