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Scout climber dies in avalanche Scout climber dies in avalanche
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A teenage Scout leader has been killed in an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands while on an organised trip.A teenage Scout leader has been killed in an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands while on an organised trip.
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.
An RAF helicopter and rescue teams were called to the area at about 1450 GMT. 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" on its annual trip to the region to improve winter hill walking skills. Mr Young slept in a tent in his garden for a whole year in 2007 to raise money for a local children's hospice.
It is not known whether Mr Young triggered the avalanche in a fall, but police say they are investigating. No-one else is thought to have been injured.
Charity 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.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephen's family and friends at this very sad time," 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.
"We are working with the authorities to support those adults involved in this sad incident." "Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephen's family and friends at this very sad time."
No-one else is thought to have been injured in the avalanche. He would not comment on the whereabouts of Mr Young's mother at the time of the incident.
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 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.
Avalanche riskAvalanche risk
It is understood members of Kinder Mountain Rescue Team, based in the Peak District, were in the area on exercise when the avalanche happened and raised the alarm.It is understood members of Kinder Mountain Rescue Team, based in the Peak District, were in the area on exercise when the avalanche happened and raised the alarm.
A Sea King rescue helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth was sent to the scene. An RAF helicopter and rescue teams were called to the area, between Spean Bridge and Newtonmore, at about 1450 GMT.
Lochaber and Kinloss Mountain Rescue teams were also involved in searches of the area between Spean Bridge and Newtonmore. A Sea King rescue helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth was sent to the scene along with Lochaber and Kinloss Mountain Rescue teams.
A police spokesman said: "Mountain rescue personnel are satisfied that there are no other persons outstanding, and there are no reports of any other persons having suffered injury."A police spokesman said: "Mountain rescue personnel are satisfied that there are no other persons outstanding, and there are no reports of any other persons having suffered injury."
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.
Scottish fatalities
The SportScotland Avalanche Information Service had warned on Monday morning that the avalanche risk in the area was "considerable".The SportScotland Avalanche Information Service had warned on Monday morning that the avalanche risk in the area was "considerable".
The 3,701ft (1,128m) high Creag Meagaidh is popular with climbers.The 3,701ft (1,128m) high Creag Meagaidh is popular with climbers.
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.