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Two rescued by helicopter after spending night on Scottish mountain

The pair had been climbing Bidean Nam Bain when they got stuck and were forced to call emergency services

Sunday 21 January 2018 16:15 GMT
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Coastguard helicopter rescues two stranded climbers after night without shelter

Two climbers have been rescued by helicopter after spending the night without shelter at 3000 feet.

The pair were climbing Bidean Nam Bain in Glencoe, Scotland, when they became stranded. Attempts to rescue them the night before had to be called off due to harsh weather conditions.

Video captured the moments a coastguard crew came to the rescue, air-lifting them from the mountain.

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