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climber fall Highlands Serious incident
Ben Nevis, Observatory Gully
A climber who fell through a snow cornice into Observatory Gully on Ben Nevis in January was found deceased following an extensive search by Lochaber Mountain Rescue. The body was recovered from the gully in June after previous search efforts had been hampered by deep snow conditions.
Outcome: body recovered
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