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Tower Ridge, Ben Nevis
Two climbers were rescued from Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis's North Face after becoming stuck in wintry conditions. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, assisted by Inverness Coastguard helicopter, conducted a nine-hour night operation to bring the men to safety, with rescuers airlifted onto the mountain and both climbers evacuated to the valley by 4am.
Outcome: both climbers evacuated by mountain rescue team, airlifted by helicopter
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