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The family of the brothers who died in an avalanche in the Highlands have paid tribute to the keen climbers, saying they died doing something they loved.The family of the brothers who died in an avalanche in the Highlands have paid tribute to the keen climbers, saying they died doing something they loved.
Three people lost their lives in one of Scotland's most serious avalanche incidents, which happened on Buachaille Etive Mor at Glencoe on Saturday.Three people lost their lives in one of Scotland's most serious avalanche incidents, which happened on Buachaille Etive Mor at Glencoe on Saturday.
The family of John Murphy from Portrush and Eamonn Murphy from Carrickfergus said they were devastated by the loss.The family of John Murphy from Portrush and Eamonn Murphy from Carrickfergus said they were devastated by the loss.
Brian Murray, 46, of Monifieth in Angus, also died in the avalanche.Brian Murray, 46, of Monifieth in Angus, also died in the avalanche.
The three killed in the avalanche were members of the An Teallach Mountaineering Club.The three killed in the avalanche were members of the An Teallach Mountaineering Club.
'Great guys' The two brothers died doing something they loved and both Eamonn and John will be remembered fondly as loving people who lived their lives with passion Family statement class="" href="/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7851605.stm">Avalanche trio were 'great guys'
In a statement released through Northern Constabulary, the family of the two men from Northern Ireland said: "We are devastated by the tragic loss of John Anthony Murphy, 63, and Eamonn Francis Murphy, 61, in Saturday's avalanche accident near Glencoe.In a statement released through Northern Constabulary, the family of the two men from Northern Ireland said: "We are devastated by the tragic loss of John Anthony Murphy, 63, and Eamonn Francis Murphy, 61, in Saturday's avalanche accident near Glencoe.
"John is survived by his wife, two children and grandchildren; Eamonn by his wife, three children and grandchildren; they will be sorely missed by family and friends alike who loved them dearly."John is survived by his wife, two children and grandchildren; Eamonn by his wife, three children and grandchildren; they will be sorely missed by family and friends alike who loved them dearly.
"The two brothers died doing something they loved and both Eamonn and John will be remembered fondly as loving people who lived their lives with passion.""The two brothers died doing something they loved and both Eamonn and John will be remembered fondly as loving people who lived their lives with passion."
The statement went on to praise their fellow climbers and the Mountain Rescue and Emergency Services.The statement went on to praise their fellow climbers and the Mountain Rescue and Emergency Services.
An Teallach Mountaineering Club, which has a hut called Strawberry Cottage in Glen Affric, described those who died as "great guys" and the incident as a "terrible accident".An Teallach Mountaineering Club, which has a hut called Strawberry Cottage in Glen Affric, described those who died as "great guys" and the incident as a "terrible accident".
Helicopters were called to Buachaille Etive Mor at 1200 GMT on Saturday.Helicopters were called to Buachaille Etive Mor at 1200 GMT on Saturday.
Nine people, in at least two separate parties, were caught up in the avalanche.Nine people, in at least two separate parties, were caught up in the avalanche.
Members of the climbing parties caught up in the incidentMembers of the climbing parties caught up in the incident
Two people were taken off the mountain by an RAF rescue helicopter which flew them to Belford Hospital in Fort William. One man was pronounced dead on arrival and the second died later.Two people were taken off the mountain by an RAF rescue helicopter which flew them to Belford Hospital in Fort William. One man was pronounced dead on arrival and the second died later.
A third body was found later in the snow.A third body was found later in the snow.
At teatime on Sunday, the police confirmed that there were three dead, the two brothers and Mr Murray.At teatime on Sunday, the police confirmed that there were three dead, the two brothers and Mr Murray.
Meanwhile, Bob Kinnaird, principal of Glenmore Lodge - Scotland's national outdoor training centre, near Aviemore - said people should still go out and enjoy Scotland's hills.Meanwhile, Bob Kinnaird, principal of Glenmore Lodge - Scotland's national outdoor training centre, near Aviemore - said people should still go out and enjoy Scotland's hills.
He said: "The important thing is the information that's available through the Scottish Avalanche Information Service and also the mountain weather service, both sponsored by the government through sportscotland.He said: "The important thing is the information that's available through the Scottish Avalanche Information Service and also the mountain weather service, both sponsored by the government through sportscotland.
"This provides information the evening before so you can plan out what you are going to do.""This provides information the evening before so you can plan out what you are going to do."
Mr Kinnaird said only a small percentage of Scotland's upland areas posed an avalanche risk.Mr Kinnaird said only a small percentage of Scotland's upland areas posed an avalanche risk.