Following the fatal accident in the Skye Cuillin yesterday (Tues 31 May) Skye Mountain Rescue Team has issued the following warning to climbers:
“There has been a significant rockfall from the third pitch of Cioch Direct, Sron na Ciche. Any climbers intending to attempt the route in the near future should be aware that there will be considerable rockfall danger from the remaining debris.”
The accident, which claimed the life of a female climber, and injured three others, was caused when a large boulder was dislodged triggering a major rockfall. No details of the deceased or the casualties have not yet been released. The rescue involved 24 members of the Skye Mountain Rescue Team in an operation lasting over 6 hours assisted by coastguard and RAF helicopters.