iStockA man has died after falling ill while climbing a Munro near Arrochar.
Arrochar Mountain Rescue was called to Beinn Ime around 12.25pm on April 12 to help a man in urgent need of medical attention.
A crew was sent to the Arrochar Alps area along with an HM Coastguard helicopter, where the 62-year-old man was pronounced dead.
Police confirmed that there are no suspicious circumstances.
A spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a 62-year-old who had taken unwell on Beinn Ime near Arrochar around 12.25pm on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
“Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team attended along with the HM Coastguard helicopter but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
Sharing news of the callout, Arrochar Mountain Rescue added: “The team were involved in a multi-agency response to assist a gentleman in urgent need of medical attention on Beinn Ime last weekend.
“Our sincere thanks go to the crew of Rescue 199, the Scottish Ambulance Service, Police Scotland, and everyone on the hill who desperately tried to save the gentleman’s life.
“Our deepest sympathies are also with his family and friends at this tremendously difficult time.”
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