Paraglider accident/Rescue Southern Uplands

Tinto Hill (Green Hill)

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Mountain Rescue Team members responded to assist with the rescue of an injured paraglider on Green Hill near Tinto Hill. The casualty was assessed by multiple services and subsequently winched into a helicopter for transport to a major trauma centre.

Outcome: Transported to hospital for treatment

Responding team

Moffat MRT — team website ↗

Source

Callout to injured paraglider near Tinto Hill - Moffat Mountain Rescue Moffat MRT report

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