Walker dies after being struck by lightning in Highlands

9th June 2019


Isobel Bytautas had been walking with a group when she was struck by lightning

A woman has died after being struck by lightning in the Highlands.

Isobel Bytautus, 55, from Selkirk, was among a group of seven walkers who were on Na Gruagaichean, near Ben Nevis, on Saturday when the lightning struck.

The Linlithgow Ramblers party were all airlifted to Fort William but Ms Bytautus died as a result of her injuries.

Another woman who was also struck by lightning is in a stable condition in Belford Hospital, Fort William.



Police said a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

A Coastguard helicopter, Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team and Scotland's Air Ambulance service all joined the rescue effort.

Insp Isla Campbell said: "We are grateful for the prompt and professional response from partner agencies to this tragic incident and offer our condolences to the lady's family."


Na Gruagaichean is in the Mamores mountain range

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