Climber Dies After Highlands Avalanche

A search and rescue operation was launched after the avalanche in the Creag Meagaidh area of north Lochaber, northeast of Fort William. A coastguard helicopter, several mountain rescue teams and search and rescue dogs were all scrambled to the area, around 19 miles northeast of Ben Nevis. Two injured men were flown out by the helicopter and picked up by ambulances in Fort William.