Lost party of four located safe and well in wild winds in Cairngorms by rescuers

A full strength Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team was called out last night to assist four people who had become lost in the peaks whilst on a two night bothy trip.

They were located on the south side of Cairn Gorm between the summit and the Saddle in high winds.

The volunteer rescuers assisted the group with their equipment and they were walked to the Ptarmigan top station at Cairngorm Mountain and then driven off the hill via the ski area.

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The team has thanked the mountain resort for use of their access roads and vehicles to assist with the rescue.

Ruth Mary Watson posted on local social media: "Well done team. How lucky we are to have all these selfless individuals, ready to go at a moment's notice, giving up family occasions, social life and much more."

After a busy eight days, Morag Durno said: "Well done team,. hopefully no call outs over the festivities for you."

David Whalley said: "What an awful night for you all. Great effort. Stay safe."

Nigel Ferguson joked: "Not all heroes wear capes... sometimes it's Goretex."

The Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team is a volunteer organisation and depends on donations and other funding from the public. Find out more here.

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