Don t put yourself at risk - Warning to walkers as heavy snow hits the North East
Mountain rescue teams have spotted walkers in The Cheviots wearing trainers, tracksuit bottoms and lightweight jackets – despite blizzard-like conditions
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A MOUNTAIN rescue volunteer has been honoured by the Royal Humane Society for coming to the aid of a stricken hill walker. Stuart King, a member of Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team, has been awarded a testimonial on vellum for putting himself in considerable danger to save the life of the injured walker in the Cairngorm Mountains, in Scotland, last February. The testimonial was awarded by HRH, Princess Alexandra, the society president. Mr King was climbing with three friends on Creag Meagaidh on a cold, snowy day, when they heard a cry of alarm from another group and looked down to see one of the climbers tumbling down a gully at great speed.