QUIRKY WORLD... Flip-flop-shod climber is peak of stupidity

The man and two friends were exploring Aonach Mor near Fort William when he slipped, causing Lochaber Mountain Rescue team to be called out. A message on the team’s Facebook page said: “Well, he had never seen snow before, so why not give it a go in yer bare feet and sandals!!!”

It is understood the men took the gondola up the mountain — a sister peak of the UK’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis — and set off to reach a snow patch. One of the injured man’s companions was barefoot when the rescue team reached them, and the other was wearing trainers.