The man was attempting an ascent of Observatory Gully on Ben Nevis's North Face. Photo: Peter CC-BY-SA-2.0
A man was rescued from Britain’s highest mountain as Storm Abigail struck the country.
Rescuers said the walker, who suffered chest injuries, faced ‘certain death’ on Ben Nevis’s North Face.
Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Thursday evening as atrocious weather hit the 1,344m (4,409ft) mountain.
The team found the injured man on high on a snow slope in Observatory Gully and lowered him down to the CIC hut near the head of the Allt a’ Mhuilinn.
He was then checked over before being taken off the mountain.
A Lochaber MRT spokesperson said: “Troops have just returned from the eye of hurricane Abigail rescuing a hillwalker attempting Ben Nevis via Observatory Gully.
“On the scale of difficulty this route is certain death. The casualty was found high on a snow slope with chest injuries and lowered down to the CIC hut. Here he was properly checked over and then taken down the rest of the way by the Polaris bikes. A very difficult rescue in atrocious weather with a very good outcome.”
Peter Schmeichel
14 November 2015Almost lost for words... Don't people think to check the weather forecast before putting the rescue teams in peril due to their ignorance.... Good outcome but beggars belief to be honest......
Mark Crossley
14 November 2015Agree with Mr Scmeicel. Could have been avoided and, imho, with his decision to climb he immediately and deliberately put himself and others in danger. Shocking. I could think of other words to describe his actions but it's a family site ;)
sean
14 November 2015Well done to the brave mrt volunteers , on such an incredibly dangerous mission . I do hope the casualty is ok , and can explain his actions to the police and mrt team.