At first light on Saturday morning (20th Jan), the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Inverness carried out a dramatic rescue of two stranded ski tourers. The pair had spent the night without shelter at 3000ft after bad weather hampered rescue attempts.The skiers called Police Scotland late on Friday (19th Jan) reporting that they were stuck at Bidean Nam Bain, Glencoe. The Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team were unable to reach them due to blizzard conditions.The stranded pair were located by the HM Coastguard helicopter just after 8:30 on saturday morning. They were found in a precarious position, next to a steep drop, before being winched onto the helicopter. Both casualties were taken to Torlundy, Fort William before being passed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service.We would advise people to ‘think safety first’ and don’t put yourself in any unnecessary danger if venturing into the Mountains. You should tell a friend or family member of where you are going and when you plan to return.Remember to be prepared, UK mountains should not be underestimated as they can be unforgiven for even the most experienced people. Severe weather condition could mean a change in your environment within minutes and navigation could be difficult. White-out snow conditions could also make paths and tracks dangerously impassable. For more mountain safety advice please visit… https://www.mountaineering.scot/safety-and-skills

Maritime and Coastguard Agencyさんの投稿 2018年1月20日土曜日