avalanche Highlands Serious incident

Creag Meagaidh, Lochaber

Tuesday, 16 February 2016

A climber died in an avalanche on Creag Meagaidh in Lochaber while climbing with a companion. The 54-year-old was airlifted to hospital but died despite emergency response from multiple mountain rescue teams. His climbing partner survived with serious injuries.

Outcome: casualty died in hospital; companion airlifted and survived with serious injuries

Responding team

Lochaber MRT — team website ↗

Source

Dave Bankart named as climber who died in Creag Meagaidh avalanche news · grough.co.uk

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