A man has died and another remains in hospital after an avalanche in the Highlands today.
The landslip happened in the Creag Meagaidh area of north Lochaber, prompting a major search and rescue operation.
An R951 Coastguard helicopter, 67 mountain rescue personnel, police officers and search and rescue dogs were scrambled to the mountain range, around 19 miles north east of Ben Nevis, after being alerted to the incident at around 3.15pm.
Inspector Donald Campbell of Police Scotland relayed the sad news.
He said: “Police Scotland would like to thank all rescue personnel involved in today’s rescue for the rapid response and determination displayed in very challenging conditions.
“Sadly, one man succumbed to his injuries and his climbing companion remains in hospital.”
No further details of the man will be released until next of kin are informed.
The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed it took two patients to hospital in Fort William.
Elsewhere, efforts to locate experienced climbers Rachel Slater, 24, and Tim Newton, 27, on Ben Nevis remains suspended from Tuesday due to treacherous weather conditions.
The pair, from West Yorkshire, went climbing at the weekend and were reported overdue on Monday.