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A Scout leader has been killed after falling through a shelf of snow on a mountain in the Scottish Highlands.A Scout leader has been killed after falling through a shelf of snow on a mountain in the Scottish Highlands.
Stephen Young, 18, from Kent, was airlifted to hospital in Fort William from Creag Meagaidh in Inverness-shire but he was pronounced dead on arrival.Stephen Young, 18, from Kent, was airlifted to hospital in Fort William from Creag Meagaidh in Inverness-shire but he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Scout Association said he was part of "an experienced, all-adult group", which also included his mother.The Scout Association said he was part of "an experienced, all-adult group", which also included his mother.
Earlier it was reported that Mr Young was believed to have died in an avalanche.Earlier it was reported that Mr Young was believed to have died in an avalanche.
But his family said this was not the case.But his family said this was not the case.
The SportScotland Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) said it was believed Mr Young had fallen through a shelf of snow known as a cornice.The SportScotland Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) said it was believed Mr Young had fallen through a shelf of snow known as a cornice.
No-one else was thought to have been injured.No-one else was thought to have been injured.
It's a complete and utter disaster James YoungGrandfather Sue Booth, Stephen Young's aunt, said his mother was there when he fell
His grandfather James Young said Mr Young's uncle Andrew, 46, and who serves in the RAF, and mother Judy, 43, were also on the trip but further down the mountain.His grandfather James Young said Mr Young's uncle Andrew, 46, and who serves in the RAF, and mother Judy, 43, were also on the trip but further down the mountain.
Mr Young's grandfather said: "It's a complete and utter disaster. It's an awful blow, he was only 18. I can't believe it's happened, it's absolutely horrendous.Mr Young's grandfather said: "It's a complete and utter disaster. It's an awful blow, he was only 18. I can't believe it's happened, it's absolutely horrendous.
"Stephen was lead boy and where they were walking just gave way. They are very lucky they didn't lose two more.""Stephen was lead boy and where they were walking just gave way. They are very lucky they didn't lose two more."
He added: "My son, Andrew, was further down the hill. He phoned the RAF and they airlifted him to Fort William."He added: "My son, Andrew, was further down the hill. He phoned the RAF and they airlifted him to Fort William."
Mark Diggins, of the SAIS, said Mr Young may have fallen through a cornice.Mark Diggins, of the SAIS, said Mr Young may have fallen through a cornice.
He said: "It is a real tragedy.He said: "It is a real tragedy.
"My understanding is that they were coming down from Creag Meagaidh and as they approached a place called The Window, which is a sort of exit if you like, he went through a cornice and tumbled down and that is what contributed to his injuries.""My understanding is that they were coming down from Creag Meagaidh and as they approached a place called The Window, which is a sort of exit if you like, he went through a cornice and tumbled down and that is what contributed to his injuries."
Charity sleep-outCharity sleep-out
Simon Carter, for the Scout Association, said Mr Young was a trustee of Kent Scout County.Simon Carter, for the Scout Association, said Mr Young was a trustee of Kent Scout County.
"Stephen was part of an experienced, all-adult group who were in Cairngorms as part of their annual trip to the region to expand their winter hill walking skills," he said."Stephen was part of an experienced, all-adult group who were in Cairngorms as part of their annual trip to the region to expand their winter hill walking skills," he said.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephen's family and friends at this very sad time.""Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephen's family and friends at this very sad time."
Mr Young was in a group of seven other adults, who were walking along a ridge when the accident happened. A total of 24 scout leaders were on the expedition.Mr Young was in a group of seven other adults, who were walking along a ridge when the accident happened. A total of 24 scout leaders were on the expedition.
He had been a scout from the age of six, and he had raised almost £2,500 for charity by spending the whole of 2007 camped out in the garden of his home in Borough Green near Sevenoaks.He had been a scout from the age of six, and he had raised almost £2,500 for charity by spending the whole of 2007 camped out in the garden of his home in Borough Green near Sevenoaks.
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It is understood members of Kinder Mountain Rescue Team, based in the Peak District, were in the area on holiday when the incident happened and contacted emergency services.It is understood members of Kinder Mountain Rescue Team, based in the Peak District, were in the area on holiday when the incident happened and contacted emergency services.
An RAF helicopter and rescue teams were called to the area, between Spean Bridge and Newtonmore, at about 1450 GMT.An RAF helicopter and rescue teams were called to the area, between Spean Bridge and Newtonmore, at about 1450 GMT.
A Sea King rescue helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth was sent to the scene along with Lochaber and Kinloss Mountain Rescue teams.A Sea King rescue helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth was sent to the scene along with Lochaber and Kinloss Mountain Rescue teams.
A report on the incident will be sent to the procurator fiscal at Fort William.A report on the incident will be sent to the procurator fiscal at Fort William.
The 3,701ft (1,128m) high Creag Meagaidh is popular with walkers.The 3,701ft (1,128m) high Creag Meagaidh is popular with walkers.
Mr Young is the latest fatality in the Scottish mountains this winter.Mr Young is the latest fatality in the Scottish mountains this winter.
Three people were killed in two separate avalanches on Scottish mountains on 30 December.Three people were killed in two separate avalanches on Scottish mountains on 30 December.
Teachers Rupert Rosedale, 37, from Wiltshire and 34-year-old William Wilkinson, from Inverness, were swept to their deaths on Ben Nevis.Teachers Rupert Rosedale, 37, from Wiltshire and 34-year-old William Wilkinson, from Inverness, were swept to their deaths on Ben Nevis.
Another man, Chris Astill, 54, from Tideswell in Derbyshire, died in a separate avalanche at Torridon.Another man, Chris Astill, 54, from Tideswell in Derbyshire, died in a separate avalanche at Torridon.