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Climber, 19, dies on Scafell Pike | Climber, 19, dies on Scafell Pike |
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A 19-year-old climber from Derbyshire has died on England's highest peak - Scafell Pike in Cumbria. | |
The man was climbing with a friend on Friday when they became separated at about 15:00 GMT in snowy conditions. | The man was climbing with a friend on Friday when they became separated at about 15:00 GMT in snowy conditions. |
Members of the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team started their search but were forced to withdraw when the weather deteriorated. | Members of the Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team started their search but were forced to withdraw when the weather deteriorated. |
Cumbria Police said the body of the climber was recovered shortly before 12:00 on Saturday. | Cumbria Police said the body of the climber was recovered shortly before 12:00 on Saturday. |
Further details are expected to be released when his family have been informed. | Further details are expected to be released when his family have been informed. |