A crew of 22 were used to save three climbers who had become stuck in the snow on a Scots hill during a seven-hour long mammoth rescue mission.
The trio had been scaling Coire an Lochan in the Highlands without ropes or technical equipment during treacherous conditions yesterday. Due to the subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall, the group became crag fast and were unable to ascend or retreat from the climb.
The alarm was raised to Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Teams (CMRT), who sent dozens of volunteers to rescue the hikers at 5.30pm. The crew were able to set up a rigging system that allowed one team member to be lowered down to the casualties.
