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missing climber, avalanche Highlands Serious incident
Ben Nevis, Orion summit, Scotland
An experienced climber from New York is presumed dead following an avalanche on Ben Nevis in Scotland while attempting to climb the Orion summit. He failed to return from his ascent in unpredictable weather conditions.
Outcome: climber presumed dead
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