Tributes have been paid to a ‘true gentleman’ who died in a ‘tragic accident’ whereas climbing Ben Nevis.
Rob Brown, who lived in Fort William, was killed in a fall on the North Face of the UK’s highest mountain in Scotland.
The Lochaber Mountain Rescue Crew stated the incident ‘couldn’t have been prevented’.
They need Rob’s family members to know his demise was ‘fast and painless’.
The skilled climber’s heartbroken dad Martin has stated he's ‘so happy with his great son’, including: ‘That is so exhausting.’
Members of Lochaber Mountain Rescue helped to get well Rob’s physique and belongings from the mountain on Friday.
Sharing the unhappy information on Fb, they stated: ‘It was a ravishing day and he was excited to take pleasure in it within the mountains, as he at all times cherished doing along with his free time’, they wrote.
‘Anybody that is aware of Rob is aware of he's skilled, calm, assured and never a risk-taker on the hill and Friday was no completely different.
‘It was a tragic accident that couldn’t have been prevented and we wish everybody to comprehend it was fast and painless for him.
‘He left us while having an awesome day trip and was glad and content material along with his life.
‘We're all completely heartbroken and devastated that he has needed to depart us when he had a lot extra life left to offer and with such an thrilling future forward. ‘
The social media submit was inundated with feedback from individuals who knew Rob, who ran a guiding enterprise and was initially from Cambridge.
‘Completely heartbroken to lose such a vibrant, wonderful and far cherished buddy’ Craig McDonald stated.
‘He was one of many funniest, most inspiring folks I ever met and I'm devastated for his household, Eilidh and the various, many pals he leaves behind. Slàinte Rob, you actually had been considered one of a form.’
Si Cherrett wrote: ‘Such unhappy, unhappy information. An incredible man, a real gentleman.’
In the meantime, Malcolm Airey commented: ‘Such terrible information. Rob was one of many kindest, selfless, level-headed, and friendliest folks I’ve met.
‘A gap within the Fort William neighborhood which may by no means be stuffed.’
A Police Scotland spokeswoman stated: ‘At round 11.15am on Friday, 29 July, we obtained a report of a person having fallen at Zero Gully, Ben Nevis.
‘Following a mountain rescue, the physique of a 33-year-old man was recovered. There are not any suspicious circumstances surrounding the demise.
‘A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.’
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