Three hikers who went missing while attempting a challenging scramble on a narrow ridge in the Scottish Highlands have been found dead, according to police. The group set out to hike the Aonach Eagach, a treacherous 6-mile ridge that reaches a height of 3,600 feet and features steep drops. When the hikers did not return by sunset, a search was initiated. A Coastguard helicopter located their bodies in foggy and misty conditions, and a search and rescue team successfully recovered them the following morning. While the deaths do not appear to be suspicious, an investigation will be conducted by the relevant authorities.
The names of the deceased hikers have not been released by the police. Weather conditions in the Highlands on the day of the hike were forecast to include light rain in the afternoon and temperatures as low as 41 degrees Fahrenheit at 6pm. The British Mountaineering Council describes this particular trek as the “most legendary Grade 2 scramble in Scotland,” indicating that it does not require the use of a safety rope but some individuals may prefer to have one. Kate Forbes, a Scottish Parliament member for the area, expressed her condolences and thanked the mountain rescue and emergency services for their efforts.
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