Experienced climber Rob Brown (33) died in an accident on his way up Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. The mountain is 1,344 meters above sea level, near the west coast of Scotland.
Several English media, among others BBChas mentioned the accident.
His relatives say in a statement that Brown’s death “could not have been prevented”. He died “quickly and painlessly”.
– Tough
– This is tough. I am so proud of my wonderful son, writes his father Martin Brown on Facebook.
Rob Brown was an experienced climber, who ran his own tour company. A week ago, on July 29, he was supposed to enjoy a day off with a climbing trip up Ben Nevis.
Brown was from the town of Fort William near Ben Nevis, in the west of the Scottish Highlands.
HIGHEST: The mountain Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles with its 1344 m. Photo: NTB
sea view
“On Friday 29 July 2022, we lost Rob in a climbing accident on the north side of Ben Nevis”, his relatives write in a statement on Facebook.
In sorrow
The next of kin emphasize that they are in great grief and shock after the accident.
“It was a beautiful day and he was looking forward to enjoying it in the mountains, as he always loved to do in his spare time. Anyone who knows Rob knows that he is experienced, calm, confident and does not take unnecessary risks. Friday was no exception. He left us having a great day out and was happy and content with his life,” the statement continues.
The family would like to thank the members of the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, who brought him down from the mountain.
The relatives invite everyone who knew Rob Brown to join him in a celebration in the coming weeks.
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