Tributes paid to Bristol teacher killed in avalanche on Ben Nevis
Tributes have been paid to a teacher who was killed after an avalanche on the north face of Ben Nevis.died climbing the mountain on 30 December after an avalanche slide of approximately 600m occurred.said that Mr Bessell's climbing partner, aged 40, suffered non-life threatening injuries and was treated in hospital.
He was described as a"well-respected and long-standing member of our staff," by Ashton Park School headteacher Richard Uffendell. In a statement posted to the school's website, Mr Uffendell wrote:"Mark was climbing on Ben Nevis and was caught in an avalanche. Mark suffered a significant fall and despite the efforts of mountain rescue has sadly passed away."Our deepest sympathies go to the family and especially Charlie, during this very difficult and upsetting time."
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