A champion golfer died while climbing a mountain on Skye.
Karen Ferguson-Snedden suffered a cardiac episode on Cuillin Ridge on May 26 after having summited two Munros.
Her guide and a paramedic performed CPR but sadly Karen could not be saved.
Skye Mountain Rescue Team announced two people died in the area last week and thanked the crew of Coastguard Rescue 853 from Oban, and staff at Sligachan Hotel for their support
Karen was a keen golfer and clinched her third Scottish Senior Women’s Open title in a row at Aboyne Golf Club in 2023.
Her wife, Susan, left a touching tribute online following the tragedy.
View 3 ImagesMountain rescue officers in Skye. (Image: Scottish Mountain Rescue Team)
She said: “My family and friends are rallying round me, and I am feeling very supported and loved.
“In the meantime please hug your loved ones and tell them you love them. Karen and I did that every day, so although this was completely sudden and unexpected, I don’t feel we left anything unsaid.
View 3 ImagesKaren Ferguson-Snedden of Scotland during the R&A Women’s Senior and Men’s Senior Home Internationals 2022
“Words can’t describe how much I’m going to miss my beautiful kind cheeky chancer. I was so lucky to have had 20 years with her.”
Susan added: “I can’t put into words how grateful I am for all the efforts that everyone made to save my lovely wife Karen. You are wonderful people.
“I know it must have been difficult for all involved, and I hope everyone is doing ok. If there is a way I could contact the crew of Coastguard Rescue 853 directly,
“I would really love that. Karen loved the Cuillins, so if this had to happen, it gives me some comfort that it happened there.”
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