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One walker found dead on Cairngorms as five others rescued | |
(35 minutes later) | |
One walker has been found dead after five companions were airlifted to safety from the Cairngorms. | |
More than 100 rescuers were involved in the search for the party from Leeds which was launched on Sunday night after they were reported overdue. | |
The five walkers were landed at Rothiemurchus near Aviemore and driven away in an ambulance. | The five walkers were landed at Rothiemurchus near Aviemore and driven away in an ambulance. |
An RAF Lossiemouth helicopter and search and rescue dogs were involved in the operation. | |
The five, who are unhurt, were located on a hill near Carn Tarsuinn in the Cairngorms by Braemar Mountain Rescue Team at about 12:10. | |
Shortly afterwards the body of a man was recovered in the Jacob's Ladder area. | |
The walkers were part of a large group of 35 people who were visiting the Highlands. | |
They are either from or connected to Leeds University. |