A climber has died in the Scottish Highlands in an avalanche.
The man, who has not been identified, was one of two men from Suffolk reported missing missing on Friday night after they failed to return from a climb on Coireag Dubh Mor in the Torridon area of the western Highlands.
Mountain rescue teams and the Stornoway coastguard helicopter were forced to call off the search on Friday because of the severe weather conditions.
It resumed yesterday afternoon and one of the climbers was found walking out to find assistance for the other man.
The two climbers had been caught up in an avalanche, police said.
The mountain rescue team found the other man but he had already died.
Police Scotland said both men were experienced climbers and had proper equipment. Heavy snow and strong winds have been persistent in the Highlands over the last month.
A force spokesman said: "On the Friday night police were alerted to two overdue climbers who had undertaken climbs on Coireag Dubh Mor in the Torridon area of the western Highlands.
"Torridon Mountain Rescue Team were alerted and air assistance was provided by Stornoway coastguard helicopter.
"Poor weather conditions made for difficult search conditions.
"The search continued during Saturday. One of the climbers was traced in the early afternoon, walking out to summon assistance for his companion. Both had been avalanched.
"His companion was subsequently traced, but did not survive.
"A report is being submitted to the procurator fiscal."
Additional reporting Press Association
