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lost walker Scotland

Arran, woods between Whitingbay and Kilmory

A woman became lost whilst walking in woodland on the Isle of Arran on 6 July 2024. Police Scotland's Air Unit located her using thermal imaging and a helicopter landed in a nearby clearing. The woman was provided with first aid and conveyed to hospital; she was cold and tired but otherwise unharmed.

Outcome: located by police helicopter, conveyed to hospital, cold and tired but unharmed

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