A man has died after a fall while climbing Ben Nevis.
The 22-year-old fell in the Moonlight Gully area while making an ascent with another person on Saturday.
Members of the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team (LMRT) were tasked by Police Scotland to help the two climbers at about 5pm.
The deceased man and his colleague are both believed to have come from England. The second climber was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, where his condition was described as “serious” but not life-threatening.
Towering at 4,413ft, Ben Nevis is the highest peak in the British Isles, attracting about 50,000 climbers annually.
Since records began in the mid-1800s, about 100 fatalities have been recorded. Moonlight Gully, located on the mountain’s north face, is considered the most challenging ascent.
A LMRT spokesman said on social media: “The team treated and rescued one climber with serious injuries who had managed to move further down the hill.
‘Challenging weather conditions’
“Due to some very challenging weather conditions, combined with hazardous ground, the team returned Sunday morning to recover the other casualty, who was sadly deceased.
“We send our deepest condolences to the family and would like to offer thanks to the crew of Coastguard Rescue Helicopter R151 and members of Police Scotland MRT North Division.”
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Around 5pm on Saturday, March 29, police were made aware of concerns for two climbers injured on the north face of Ben Nevis.
“Officers attended to carry out searches with our partners in the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and Inverness coastguard rescue helicopter, with the operation continuing on Sunday, March 30.
“A 30-year-old man was taken to Raigmore Hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries.
“The body of a 22-year-old man was recovered and next-of-kin are aware of the death. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
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