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Ben Nevis, North Face (Zero Gully)

An experienced mountaineer died in a climbing accident on the North Face of Ben Nevis on 29 July 2022. He fell at Zero Gully and was recovered by Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team. His family described the incident as tragic but stated it could not have been prevented.

Outcome: fatality

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