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Two climbers rescued after avalanche in Glencoe | |
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Two climbers have been rescued following an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands. | |
The two men were reported overdue from a climb on Stob Coire nan Lochan, part of the Three Sisters ridges in Glencoe, at about 19:00 on Friday. | |
Police, HM Coastguard and mountain rescue teams searched for six hours with efforts resuming on Saturday morning. | |
They were found between 12:00 and 12:30 and assessed for hypothermia. | |
Inverness Coastguard helicopter transported Glencoe and Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Teams to the area, while a Prestwick Coastguard helicopter searched the walkers' route. | |
A spokesperson for HM Coastguard added: ""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. | "Due to the weather conditions on scene the search was suspended until first light today. |
"The search was resumed just after 08:00 this morning with two Coastguard helicopters from Inverness and Prestwick tasked to assist. | |
"One climber was located at midday and the helicopter paramedic winchman assessed them for hypothermia. | |
"The second climber was located around 12:30." | |
Avalanche risk | 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. |