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Offline Oddball

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Nothing to do wi flying but.....
« on: January 24, 2009, 05:48:27 PM »
Just heard on the news that three climbers have died on Buchaille Etive Mhor  in the first Avalanche of the year here's the story and the link  :'( :

http://news.uk.msn.com/uk/article.aspx?cp-documentid=13215362

Three dead after mountain avalancheThree dead after mountain avalanche
 
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Three people were killed following an avalanche on a mountain near Glencoe in Scotland, Northern Constabulary said.
A major rescue operation was launched after the avalanche, on Buchaille Etive Mhor, near Glencoe, in the Highlands.
Rescue helicopters were sent to the scene, together with members of Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team.
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Re: Nothing to do wi flying but.....
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2009, 07:07:57 AM »
A sad story, to be sure.  What rugged country... 

Condolences.

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Re: Nothing to do wi flying but.....
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2009, 11:46:15 AM »
My condolences.

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