Women helped to safety off mountain
Two walkers had to seek help after a thick mist descended when they were out in the mountains.
The Killin Mountain Rescue Team were called out to Ben More at around 2.45pm on Monday.
They received a report that two women in their twenties from the Central Belt were unable to find a safe way down the hill due to thick mist.
The team’s Bill Rose said other walkers helped the pair down to safety.
He said:“The team confirmed where they were, advised them to stay where there and deployed search parties to the hill.
“However, another party of hillwalkers, details not known, came upon them and guided them down the hillside clear of the mist where they met members of the rescue team who escorted them to safety.”
Mr Rose said the incident shows the importance of having a compass, even if weather conditions are decent when walkers set off.
“The importance of having a map and compass, knowing how to use it cannot be overstated,”he said.
“Coupled with the free Ordnance Survey app OS locate which provides a GPS location of someone’s position. It is not that difficult to navigate safely on the hills. Visibility on the hills can change very quickly all year on the hills due to mist.
“Many accidents on the mountains are caused by people trying to descend steep dangerous ground in the mist as a result of poor navigation. The two ladies did the right thing asking for assistance in the circumstances. Most mountains have safe routes to the top. However, most also have potentially dangerous areas with steep rock faces and large drops often not seen in poor visibility.”