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Rescuers resume search for skier after avalanche in Glencoe Body found in search for skier Daniel Maddox in Glencoe
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The search for a skier missing after an avalanche near Glencoe Ski Centre in the west Highlands has resumed. Searchers have found the body of a skier who went missing in an avalanche near Glencoe Ski Centre in the west Highlands.
Northern Constabulary have named the man as Daniel Maddox, 41, who was from Clackmannanshire.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at an "off-piste" skiing area in the Etive Glades on Saturday.Emergency services were alerted to the incident at an "off-piste" skiing area in the Etive Glades on Saturday.
Glencoe Mountain Resort said an experienced off-piste skier had been caught in the major avalanche. Glencoe Mountain Resort said the experienced off-piste skier had been caught in a major avalanche.
Northern Constabulary is co-ordinating the search, with members of Glencoe and Lochaber rescue teams. Northern Constabulary co-ordinated the search, with members of Glencoe and Lochaber rescue teams.
The search, which had been called off as darkness fell on Saturday, included an RAF Lossiemouth helicopter. The body was found at about 12:00 on Sunday, in 18-20ft of snow.
Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team said they would like to extend their thoughts to the family of the dead man.
The searchers were assisted by an RAF Lossiemouth helicopter.
John Grieve, leader of Glencoe Mountain Team, said the avalanche travelled about 1,000ft down the slope's rocky face.John Grieve, leader of Glencoe Mountain Team, said the avalanche travelled about 1,000ft down the slope's rocky face.
"The avalanche has actually gone into a gully, and in some places the snow is about 40ft deep," he said."The avalanche has actually gone into a gully, and in some places the snow is about 40ft deep," he said.
He added that it was unlikely the skiier had survived in those circumstances.
There have been a number of serious incidents as a result of avalanches in Scotland this year.There have been a number of serious incidents as a result of avalanches in Scotland this year.
In January four experienced climbers died on Bidean Nam Bianin Glencoe.In January four experienced climbers died on Bidean Nam Bianin Glencoe.
Three people also died after an avalanche in the Cairngorms in February.Three people also died after an avalanche in the Cairngorms in February.
Two of the climbers were off-duty members of the RAF Mountaineering Association. The third fatality was a student on a course at the Glenmore Lodge outdoor centre.Two of the climbers were off-duty members of the RAF Mountaineering Association. The third fatality was a student on a course at the Glenmore Lodge outdoor centre.
In the same week there was a second fatal avalanche involving a hillwalker.In the same week there was a second fatal avalanche involving a hillwalker.