Climber Dies and Another Injured in 200ft Fall on Ben Nevis

A two-day rescue operation recovered the body of a 22-year-old climber, while a 30-year-old survivor is hospitalized with serious injuries.

Two climbers, both from England, fell over 200ft in the Moonlight Gully area of Ben Nevis on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
The 22-year-old climber died at the scene, while the 30-year-old sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, involving around 20 members, and the Inverness Coastguard helicopter conducted a complex two-day rescue and recovery operation.
Challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and rain, and hazardous terrain complicated the rescue efforts.
The injured climber was airlifted to Raigmore Hospital, and a report on the incident will be submitted to the procurator fiscal by Police Scotland.