Summary
A skier died in the hospital after falling from Aonach Mor mountain in the Nevis Range of the Highlands. The incident was one of four rescue operations carried out by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team with assistance from a coastguard helicopter. Authorities reported no suspicious circumstances surrounding the skier's death.
Key Facts
- A skier fell on Aonach Mor mountain near Fort William at about 2:00 PM on a Tuesday.
- The skier was taken to the hospital but passed away the next day.
- The man's identity has not been made public, and police said there are no suspicious circumstances.
- Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team handled four separate rescue incidents in the area.
- Two of the rescue operations were because of avalanches.
- Three rescue operations happened at the same time, stretching from Tuesday evening into early Wednesday.
- The rescues took place during heavy snow and strong winds, making conditions challenging.
- Nine volunteers from Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team helped in these operations, including rescuing climbers from Ben Nevis' Tower Ridge.
