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Cobbler (Ben Arthur), Arrochar
Two separate incidents at the Cobbler in Arrochar resulted in police intervention and mountain rescue response. The first incident on 13 February involved two inexperienced climbers who got into difficulty on ice and required rescue; both were charged with culpable and reckless conduct. A second incident on 9 February saw two men spotted on the hill at night; they were issued fixed penalties for breaching Covid travel restrictions.
Outcome: casualties located and safe; both charged with culpable and reckless conduct
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