The pair were near the summit of the 4370ft peak, the UK's highest mountain, on an ice climb when the tragedy happened.
Nearby climbers who were also tackling Zero Gully, on the north face, heard screams and called the police.
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Climber killed in fall on Ben Nevis
A CLIMBER plunged 1000ft to his death on Ben Nevis yesterday in an accident which has left his friend fighting for life.
