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fatal fall Highlands Serious incident

Ben Nevis, Tower Gully

A 21-year-old climber died after falling in Tower Gully on Ben Nevis on Sunday 16 December. His climbing partner also fell but survived with non-life threatening injuries. The casualty was airlifted to hospital but died from his injuries.

Outcome: casualty died from injuries sustained in fall

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