fallen hillwalker Highlands Serious incident

Cul Mor, Sutherland

Monday, 21 October 2024

A hillwalker was knocked off balance by a strong gust of wind on Cul Mor in Sutherland and fell down steep, loose ground near the summit. Due to potentially serious injuries, Assynt Mountain Rescue Team requested air support and the casualty was airlifted by Coastguard Rescue helicopter to hospital. The casualty's group was safely escorted back to their vehicles by rescue volunteers.

Outcome: airlifted by Coastguard Rescue helicopter to hospital

Responding team

Assynt MRT — team website ↗

Sources

Hillwalker airlifted by helicopter from Scots mountain after horror fall news · dailyrecord.co.uk
Hillwalker airlifted from Sutherland peak after falling in high winds news · northern-times.co.uk

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