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hiker fallen into river, hypothermia Highlands
Loch Fiag, near Ben Hee, Sutherland
A 70-year-old hiker fell into a tributary of Loch Fiag near Ben Hee and was swept away by fast-moving water. He managed to self-rescue and raise the alarm. Assynt Mountain Rescue Team attended and found him warming himself; he was assessed by a team doctor and returned safely to his accommodation.
Outcome: casualty self-rescued, assessed by team doctor, returned safely to accommodation
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