hillwalker stuck in bog Highlands

Beinn Laith Mhor Fannich (Fannichs)

Friday, 17 July 2026

A hillwalker became stuck in a bog while descending Beinn Laith Mhor Fannich in foggy conditions and was rescued by Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team. The casualty was found to be uninjured but cold, and was warmed and transported to their vehicle. This callout occurred during a busy 24-hour period that also included assisting a walker with heat-related illness on Ben Wyvis and searching for an overdue walker in Glen Cannich.

Outcome: casualty dug out, checked by medical technician, found uninjured but cold, warmed up and transported to vehicle

Responding team

Dundonnell MRT — team website ↗

Source

Hillwalker stuck in Highland bog in foggy conditions triggers rescue mission - Ross-shire Journal news · ross-shirejournal.co.uk

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