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Avalanche search teams scrambled in Cairngorms Avalanche search teams scrambled in Cairngorms
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Emergency services have been called to reports of an avalanche in the Highlands of Scotland.Emergency services have been called to reports of an avalanche in the Highlands of Scotland.
Northern Constabulary said the alert was raised shortly after 12:30 in the Chalamain Gap area of the Cairngorms.Northern Constabulary said the alert was raised shortly after 12:30 in the Chalamain Gap area of the Cairngorms.
Police are being assisted by members of the Cairngorm and RAF Lossiemouth mountain rescue teams, search and rescue dogs and an RAF Helicopter. Police are being assisted by members of the Cairngorm and RAF Lossiemouth mountain rescue teams, search and rescue dogs and an RAF helicopter.
There are reports of a rescue operation under way but no details of any casualties.There are reports of a rescue operation under way but no details of any casualties.