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Ruth Suter

Double amputee conquers Ben Nevis in just 12 hours by crawling to summit

A double amputee has conquered Ben Nevis in just 12 hours after scaling the mountain on his hands and knees.

Inspiring Paul Ellis - who lost both of his legs in 2008 - crawled through snow and rocks to reach the 1,345-meter high peak last week.

It is the second time that the courageous 57-year-old has taken on a summit without walking aid after he reached the pinnacle of Mount Snowdon in Wales in September last year.

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